Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement

Archaeologists in Paris have uncovered a well-preserved section of an ancient wall from the Gallo-Roman era beneath a building on Île de la Cité, close to Notre Dame Cathedral. The discovery, spanning about 20 meters, is being celebrated by France’s culture ministry as a significant find that may help pinpoint the original location of the city’s earliest settlement. Experts suggest the structure could offer new insights into the region’s early history, bridging the gap between Celtic and Roman influences. The site’s proximity to one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks adds further intrigue to the excavation.

Discovery of Gallo-Roman period structure hailed as ‘major breakthrough’ by French culture ministryAn ancient wall discovered beneath Paris has been described as a “major breakthrough” by France’s culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city’s original settlement.A roughly 20-metre (65ft) stretch of wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered in Paris this summer beneath a building on the Île de la Cité, near Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the French capital. Continue reading...