 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.