Römerbrücke Flaviens - Saint-Chamas

The single-arch bridge, built from limestone, is noted for its fine triumphal arches standing at each entrance. It is the only surviving example of a bridge bound by arches from the Augustan period, although similar bridges probably existed elsewhere, as indicated by portrayals on coins of the late 1st century BC.

In the middle of the arch is an inscription that reads:

L·DONNIVS·C·F·FLAVOS·FLAMEN·ROMAE ET·AVGVSTI·TESTAMENTO·FIEREI·IVSSIT ARBITRATV·C·DONNEI·VENAE·ET·C·ATTEI·RVFEI

In translation, this means: Lucius Donnius, son of Caius, Flavos, flamen [priest] of Rome and Augustus, has ordained in his will that [this monument] be built under the direction of Cauis Donnius Vena and Caius Attius Rufius¹.

Referenzen

1. ↑Wikipedia: Pont Flavien