Étude archéologique diachronique de la carrière de l’Estel sud: La Bégude Reymond, Route du Pont du Gard, à Vers-Pont du Gard (30)

Archaeological analysis of the Estel Sud quarry near the Pont du Gard, France, reveals preserved evidence of ancient stone extraction and landscape evolution, offering a rare diachronic perspective on Roman construction techniques. The study highlights how strategic flood-risk mitigation in antiquity safeguarded traces of quarrying activities from the 1st century CE, later obscured by sediment deposition. Unlike later 18th-century reopening for road infrastructure, the original exploitation—linked to the aqueduct’s massive stone blocks—was abandoned, leaving behind a unique stratigraphic record. This research provides insights into Roman engineering practices and environmental adaptation, contrasting with modern interventions.

Vacca-Goutoulli, M. (2024). Étude archéologique diachronique de la carrière de l’Estel sud: La Bégude Reymond, Route du Pont du Gard, à Vers-Pont du Gard (30). Archéologies. Sociétés, Réseaux, Matériaux, 2 | 2024 - Du gisement à... https://doi.org/10.46298/asrm.13671