Aleria

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The unspoiled village of Aléria is rich with an ancient past for the Roman history buff or curious traveler alike. Excavations suggest the area has been occupied for at least 8,000 years. In 565BC, people of the ancient Phoenician civilisation were chased from their homeland by the Persians and settled as a community in Aleria, where the origins of the modern-day town can be traced. Ancient Romans then occupied the land until the collapse of the Roman Empire. Gain entry through the Musée Archéologique d’Aléria to walk through the remnants of the ancient town, villa and necropolis that once stood. The Museum Jerome-Carcopino has an array of sculptures, ancient pottery, money, busts and archaeological discoveries to peruse. Make sure to stop at the Genoese fort, a classified historic monument, constructed at the end of the 16th century.