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Argentoratum
Ancient name of Strasbourg in France

Argentoratum

Argentoratum or Argentorate was the ancient name of the city of Strasbourg.

The name was first mentioned in 12 BC, when it was a Roman military outpost established by Nero Claudius Drusus. From 90 AD the Legio VIII Augusta was permanently stationed there.

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