Ancient Architecture of Avignon, France; Old World Photographs, Papacy, Free City, 1226 Siege & More

Howdy ya’ll. We will be diving into the oldest photographs of Avignon, France. Once a free city, once a completely fortified city, and once home to The Papacy, Avignon has a history that can be best understood by looking at the ancient architecture. The occupation of this land can be tied back to as early as the Neolithic Period, with excavations providing ample details into the intricacies of the early architecture. We also have indications that Avignon may have resembled a star fort, as alluded to by numerous Roman accounts of the double series of walls. Avignon has had many subsequent rebuilds throughout the years, changing ownership multiple times, all-the-while flourishing as one of the intellectual centers of Europe. When The Papacy moved to Avignon in 1309, the Bankers of Italy, and more advanced architecture followed. Let’s dive into this history together today! Thank you for 99,000 subscribers, and I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about Avignon down below - Enjoy! Topics discussed today; ône