Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm city's origins

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An ancient Gallo-Roman wall discovered beneath central Paris may confirm the location of the city's original settlement.

A roughly 20-metre wall from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered this summer beneath a building on the Île de la Cité near Notre Dame Cathedral. France's culture ministry described the find as a 'major breakthrough', suggesting it could confirm the location of the ancient city of Lutetia and settle debate about Paris's original settlement.

How it is being reported

• Discovery of ancient wall could confirm origins of ParisAn ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement. A roughly 20-metre (66-foot) wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered in Paris this summer beneath a hospital on the Ile de la Cite, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral, the French culture ministry said.France 24 · 24 Sept, 11:01
• 'Breakthrough' archeological find could confirm location of Paris's original settlementAn ancient wall discovered this summer under a hospital in central Paris is thought to be a fragment of city ramparts built by Iron age settlers. Experts say the stone-and-wood structure could confirm the location of the ancient city of Lutetia.France 24 · 23 Sept, 19:19
• 'Breakthrough' archeological find could confirm location of Paris's original settlementYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 19:19
• Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlementDiscovery of Gallo-Roman period structure hailed as ‘major breakthrough’ by French culture ministry An 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...The Guardian · 23 Sept, 13:06
• Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of cityThe wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Ile de la Cite, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral.CBS News · 23 Sept, 11:39

In this story: Paris · Notre Dame Cathedral · Île de la Cité · Lutetia · France's culture ministry

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