Built around the remains of a Celtic temple discovered in 1976, the Foundation displays the main archaeological relics discovered in Martigny (Gallic Octodurus, then Roman Forum Claudii Vallensium), including offerings, coins, pottery, jewellery, clothing clasps, weapons, etc. The collection also houses the famous Great Bronzes of Octodurus, depicting the head of a three-horned bull, discovered in 1883, as well as some pieces of the Délèze Treasure, a replica of Aphrodite at Cnidus by Praxiteles, an Apollo...
The Foundation is located in the course of an interesting archaeological walk that leads visitors through the ancient site, which includes the Domus Minerva, a 5,000-seat amphitheatre, thermal baths, a shrine to Mithras, etc. |