Le système portuaire du golfe de Fos et le canal de Marius : un état des lieux

Recent research has shed new light on the ancient port system of the Gulf of Fos, a crucial yet understudied component of the Roman colony of Arles. Through a collective research program, scholars synthesized existing documentation and conducted field investigations near Pointe de Saint-Gervais in Fos-sur-Mer, alongside artifact studies and navigation analyses. This work has enabled a reinterpretation of historical data and opened avenues for further exploration, particularly regarding the role of the Canal de Marius in maritime trade during the early Roman Empire.

Fontaine, S., Marty, F., El-Amouri, M., Rousse, C., Borel, L., Carre, M.-B., Carayon, N., Greck, S., & Marlier, S. (2019). Le système portuaire du golfe de Fos et le canal de Marius : un état des lieux. Revue Archéologique de Narbonnaise, 52(1), 15–54. https://doi.org/10.3406/ran.2019.1977