Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement

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   Ancient wall found beneath Paris may mark original settlement site

   Archaeologists discovered an ancient wall beneath a Paris hospital that could identify the city's first settlement. The remains are believed to be part of a Celtic fort that Julius Caesar destroyed. This discovery provides physical evidence to help researchers understand the city's early layout and origins. The find is located in the shadow of Notre-Dame, offering a potential answer to the long-standing question of where Paris began.

   Why it matters

   The site relates to the city's earliest habitation from approximately 2,200 years ago. Identifying the exact location of the first settlement helps map the transition from Celtic fortifications to a Romanized city.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The remains belong to the original 2,200-year-old settlement of Paris.
   • The wall is part of a Celtic fort annihilated by Julius Caesar.

   What to watch next

   • Carbon dating of the wall materials
   • Excavation results from the area surrounding the hospital
   • Official confirmation of the site's age by archaeological authorities
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. theguardian.com — Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement
   2. Live Science — Missing Celtic fort annihilated by Julius Caesar finally found under Paris hospital
   3. The New York Times — An Ancient Wall Sheds Light On an Old Question: Where Did Paris Begin?
   4. thetimes.com — From the shadows of Notre-Dame, hidden birthplace of Paris emerges
   5. Phys.org — Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
   6. People.com — Ancient Wall Discovered in Paris Could Help Researchers Understand the City During Julius Caesar’s Time
   7. All That's Interesting — Archaeologists Believe They’ve Just Identified Remains From The Original 2,200-Year-Old Settlement Of Paris
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