Stadiums Built Over Ancient Ruins and Historic Landmarks

6. Stade Vélodrome – Marseille, France

Marseille, one of the oldest cities in France, was originally a Greek colony called Massalia, founded in 600 BC. The Stade Vélodrome, home to Olympique de Marseille, was built on land that was once part of this ancient settlement. When workers expanded the stadium in 2014, they found Greek artifacts, old walls, and remnants of trade routes that connected Massalia to the Mediterranean world. Today, modern football fans cheer on their team from seats that may have once been walked upon by ancient Greek merchants and sailors. Built Over: An Ancient Greek Colony