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Ramparts of the Town of Aigues-Mortes, one of the Municipalities of Languedoc.
Aigues-Mortes is a city and commune in the Gard départment France . Population (1999) : 6,084.
History The foundation of the city is attributed to Marius Caius, around 102 BC , but the first document mentioning a place called "Ayga Mortas" (dead waters) dates from the 10th century .
Louis IX of France (Saint Louis) rebuilt the port in the 13th century . It was the embarkation point of the Seventh and the Eighth crusades .
Sights It is famous for the well-preserved city walls surrounding the city.
Geography Aigues-Mortes is located in the Petite Camargue
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