Geology The massif of the Italian side alternates between areas rich schist (Monte Viso) and incorporated areas of crystalline rocks (crystalline solid internal Dora Maira). This is the suture zone between Europe and Apulia and shows fragments of oceanic crust ( ophiolites ) more or less metamorphic (Viso, Bric Bouchet ...) control the dynamics of past oceanisation (Ligurian-Piedmont ocean).
History
Cottian the Alps in the Roman Empire around 120
Cottian the Alps are an ancient Roman province Imperial , founded by Augustus on the territory of Segusini. This province takes over the kingdom of Susa , retains the same capital Segusio ( Suse ) and encompassed the region between the Mont Cenis and Mont Viso. Cottius Julius Marcus , the king Celtic - Ligurian local ally of Rome , was opened to the Romans the road to the valley of Susa. In appreciation of his positive attitude, he was appointed prefect by Augustus and continued to reign in his capital. He dedicated to Susa in 8 BC. AD a triumphal arch to Augustus. The Arch of Augustus is a valuable historical evidence because it indicates the names of 14 tribes that made up the kingdom of Cottius. He gave his name to the province , which was called earlier Julix Alps.
From 64 it is governed by a procurator or prefect from the equestrian order. The number of governors, procurators , known is very small: only six. This procuratle was entitled to salary level centennial (100 000 sesterces per year). We do know that a temporary exception: that of C. Iulius Pacatianus ducnaire who was in his government. These 200,000 sesterces fee corresponded to a specific task: to keep the passes of the Alps at the battle between Septimius Severus against Clodius Albinus to prevent him from going to Italy. This position of trust could not be granted to someone who was not a relative of the emperor.
En 297 , cette province disparat en partie au profit des Alpes-Maritimes.
Activities
Stations Winter Sports
Only stations from Italian side are listed below:
This region of Italy, near Turin , is probably one of the densest in winter sports resorts in the country.
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References
- Only the Italian peaks are listed. For vertices and French border (choice etymological), see solid Queyras
- JP Martin, The Roman provinces of Central and Western Europe, 31 BC - 235 AD, 1990, p. SEDES 97
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