Argentoratum
Argentoratum or Argentorate was the ancient name of the city of Strasbourg. The name was first mentioned in 12 BC, when it was a Roman military outpost established by Nero Claudius Drusus. From 90 AD the Legio VIII Augusta was permanently stationed there.
Geographic and strategic location of Argentoratum | |
Shown within France | |
| Location | France |
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| Region | Grand Est |
| Coordinates | 48.5827°N 7.751°E |
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