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Musée Saint-Raymond

1 ter Pl. Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse, France

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Summary

Musée Saint-Raymond, located in Toulouse, France, is an archaeological museum that opened in 1892. It is housed in a 16th-century building that was originally a necropolis and later served as a hospital, prison, student residence, stables, barracks, and presbytery. The museum showcases archaeological collections from protohistory to the early Middle Ages, primarily from the Celtic, Roman, and early Christian periods, with many artifacts from the Toulouse region. The building has been renovated and reconstructed several times, preserving its historical charm. The museum's history is rich, with its site serving as a Christian necropolis in the 4th century, a hospital for the poor and pilgrims in the 11th century, and a prison for heretics in the 13th century. It became a museum in 1891 and has since been dedicated to displaying "small antiquities" from various periods. The museum also manages several archaeological and historical sites, including the Roman Amphitheater at Toulouse-Purpan, the Saint-Pierre des Cuisines Church, and the Basilica of Saint-Sernin.

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