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Historic Site of Lyon

<p>The long history of Lyon, which was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls and has continued to play a major…

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<p>The long history of Lyon, which was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls and has continued to play a major role in Europe&apos;s political, cultural and economic development ever since, is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods.</p>

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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45.77° N, 4.83° E