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    August 21, 2024

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    This Gallo-Roman cryptoporticus, "covered walkway", on the former forum of ancient Reims was built in the 3rd century; it is one of the few cryptoportici in the world. Here, grain was stored underground, while people walked on top. Two exposed passages are accessible. Concerts are held every summer in the open space at the foot of the arcades.
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    August 2, 2025

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    The discovery was partially accidental - earlier column finds in 1840 during market hall construction had hinted at Roman remains, but no excavations were undertaken at that time, making the 1922 discovery all the more significant for understanding Reims' Roman heritage.

    August 2, 2025

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    An underground U-shaped gallery that formed part of the northern section of the Roman forum around 100 AD, located beneath the current Forum Square in downtown Reims. This ancient structure features stone pillars with notches that once supported wooden frameworks dividing the space into compartments, with decorated stucco walls and a barrel-vaulted ceiling made of brick mortar.

    The gallery was discovered in 1922 during construction work and classified as a historical monument in 1923, though major restoration didn't occur until 1982 when it was finally opened to the public.

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