Argentoratum

Argentoratum
	Geographic and strategic location of Argentoratum
	Shown within France
Location	France
Region	Grand Est
Coordinates	48°34′58″N 7°45′04″E / 48.5827°N 7.751°E

Argentoratum or Argentorate was the ancient name of the city of Strasbourg. The name was first mentioned in 12 BC, when it was a Roman military outpost established by Nero Claudius Drusus. From 90 AD the Legio VIII Augusta was permanently stationed there.