Massillia: Roman town in Provincia Romana

Massillia: Roman town in Provincia Romana

Massillia (today Marseille) was an important port and trade center in Gallia Narbonensis Province. Founded by ancient greeks come from Phocaea, allied itself with expanding Roman Republic for protection. Still today ancient roman ruins can visit in downtown Marseille.

Massillia (l’odierna Marsiglia) fu un importante porto e centro commerciale della Gallia Narbonense. Fondata dagli antichi greci provenienti da Focaea, si alleò con la Repubblica Romana per ottenerne la protezione. Ancora oggi sono visibili rovine romane nel centro di Marsiglia.

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