A team of archaeologists has unearthed significant historical artifacts in the town of Pacé (Brittany, France), spanning from the Bronze Age to the medieval period. Among the most remarkable finds is a Roman gold ring, dated between the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE.
The ring was discovered along a stretch of a Roman-origin road, studied as part of the excavation. This communication route, constructed between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE, is notable for its structure, which consists of a layer of quartz gravel over the natural ground, bordered by lateral ditches marking its path. Visible wheel ruts attest to its heavy use during antiquity.
The finely crafted ring, which has survived intact over time, features an exquisitely chiseled mount and an intaglio in a semi-precious stone highly valued during the Roman era for crafting gems. The image depicts Venus Victrix, the goddess embodying victory, symbolizing both beauty and strength.
Venus Victrix was an iconic figure in ancient Rome, revered as the goddess who granted success in war and life. Her depiction on jewelry such as this served not only an ornamental purpose but also carried spiritual and personal significance.
Rings with intaglios were common among Roman elites, functioning both as personal adornments and distinctive seals for marking documents and belongings.
During the Roman era, infrastructure like the road where the ring was found not only facilitated trade and travel but also connected rural settlements with urban centers.
In the case of Pacé, the road may have been linked to a nearby establishment active between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE.
The ring’s state of preservation and design suggest that it likely belonged to a high-status individual, possibly involved in trade or regional administration.
This discovery is part of a broader archaeological investigation encompassing finds from the late Bronze Age to the modern period. Highlights include a bronze object production workshop, funerary structures from the first millennium BCE, Carolingian coins, and a medieval settlement that flourished between the 7th and 8th centuries.
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