- The Maddalena Pass forms the dividing point between the Cottian Alps and the Maritime Alps and is the frontier between Italy and France. The Pass has an elevation of 6,545 ft (1996 m) and connects Cuneo in Italy with Barcelonnette in France.
- The Romans acquired this Pass with the defeat of the Ligurian tribes in 14 BCE, and it became part of the Province of the Alpes Maritimae.
Alpes Maritimae
- Control of the Maddalena Pass was under the Procurator for this Province whose Capital was at Cimiez, now part of Nice.
The other Alpine Passes
- Mont Cenis Pass
- Located in the Alpes Cottiae
- Mont Genevre Pass
- Located in the Alpes Cottiae
Roman Sites
- Susa
- Roman Triumphal Arch
- it was erected by Sugusian Chief in honour of Augustus in 8bc.
- Roman Amphitheatre
- c. 2nd century CE (Italy’s smallest Amphitheatre)
- Roman Gate ‘Porta Savoia’
- This is attached to the South of Susa Cathedral.
- Graziani Roman Thermal Viaduct
- constructed by Valentinian in the 3rd Century CE.
- Roman Triumphal Arch
Museums
- Suza City Museum
- Located in the Castello della Contessa Adelaide di Susa.
- The museum holds Roman artefacts found in Susa.
Maddalena Pass, France