Discovery of ancient wall could confirm origins of Paris
Summary
Archaeologists found an ancient wall under a hospital on the Ile de la Cité in central Paris. The wall dates back to the Gallo-Roman period and could help confirm where the first settlement of Paris was located.Key Facts
- The ancient wall is about 20 meters (66 feet) long.
- It was discovered this summer beneath a hospital on Ile de la Cité.
- The site is very close to the Notre Dame Cathedral.
- The wall dates from the Gallo-Roman period, a time when Romans ruled parts of France.
- The discovery might settle a long-standing debate about Paris’s original location.
- The French culture ministry announced the find.
- This is considered a major archaeological breakthrough for understanding Paris’s history.
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