The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-03-08
ANCIENT CITY DISCOVERED
Relic of Gallic and Roman Civiliza-
ton Unearthed on Mount
Jouher.

Jouher, commune of St Goussand, de-
partment OF La Creuse, d Gallo-Roman
city has been discovered. The un-
earthing of beautiful statue fostered
the belief that further operations
would reveal the existence of man
sio,' disclosing temples and statues OF
great archaeological Importance. Ger
tain details and peculiarities apper--
tanning to this statue recall the fea-
lures Of an Olympian Jupiter, which
gives its name to the mount, "Jovis"--
Jouher. Then, the discovery of pieces
of broken tiles with curved edges, an
unmistakable sign of Roman buildings,
oxidized nails, earthenware, funeral
urns and human bones led to further
research, which was soon crowned
with most satisfactory results. mas
much as numerous edifices and pedes-
tails in use for statues were brought
to light.
Here and there are walls deteriorat-
ed by the effects of time, and others
built of freestone showing in places
traces of damage by fire, but otherwise
In good preservation. Surrounding a
pretty level surface are other massive
walls. which were probably the pro-
scenium of the open-air circus or thea
ter, whose hemicycle can easily be
traced in its entire development Close
by is a residential building in perfect
preservation, built of freestone, and
with wing which appears to have
been n northumberland
Further research has led to the dis
covery of several coins in perfect pres
ervation. most rare and of great nu-
mismatic value. Among them there is
an effigy of the Emperor Augustus,
with the legend |. M. ID. X--12 years b.
c.; an enlgy of Tiberius, coined at
Lyons in the year 763; several others
of Tiberius, Nero and Claudius: OF
Herod. in the year 16 OF the Christian
era, and. last hut not least. of Julius
NdSSdi, oV years H. y,
There are traces OF numerous Roman
roads blfurcating this ancient city, the
most important leading to Limoges,
whence branching In two lines the one
led to Bourges and the other to Cler-
mont. Other curios discovered are a
funeral lamp dating from the THU
teenth century and phylactery con-
tanning fragment of bone supposed of
st. Leoban and valued at 10000 francs
by an inspector of the national mu-
seums of France. The commune of st.
Goussand, owing to It's archaeological
treasures and its geographical position.
is one deserving the attention of the
antlquary and the tourist. From the
summit of Mount Jouther a marvellous
panoramic view extends to distance
of many miles. To the south Limoges
is clearly seen. TO the north there is
soulleraine, to the east there Is Man
perg, and away beyond there is the
beautiful Puy de Dome and the Mont
Dore, the Mont Gargan and the range
of hills which extends from the north
of La Correze to Montron. The view is
simply admirable.
Further excavations will take place
and will doubtless bring TO light other
quaint and valuable antiquities. This
interesting Gallo-Roman city, so long
buried in oblivion, will reappear with
its temples, its residential dwellings.
its statues, etc, to the delight of the
beholder eager to view a town which
for many centuries has remained hid
den under ground. II Is but fair to add
that these excavations are due to the
Initiative of this Able Dercier, the Of
ficiating priest of st. Goussand.