Ancient era thumb|left|Arles Amphitheatre, a Roman arena thumb|upright|Passageway in the Amphitheatre The Ligurians were in this area from about 800 BC. Later Celtic influences have also been discovered. The city became an important Phoenician trading port, before it was taken over by the Romans.
Ancient era thumb|left|Arles Amphitheatre, a Roman arena thumb|up,right|Passageway in the Amphitheatre The Ligurians were in this area from about 800 BC. Later Celtic influences have also been discovered. The city became an important Phoenician trading port, before it was taken over by the Romans.