Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

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   Ancient Wall Discovered Under Paris Could Reveal City's Origins

   Archaeologists have discovered an ancient wall beneath a Paris hotel and hospital near Notre-Dame, shedding light on an old question concerning where Paris began. Researchers believe the structure could confirm the site of the first settlement and potentially identify a missing Celtic fort annihilated by Julius Caesar approximately two thousand years ago. The find offers new clues about the original settlement that eventually grew into the modern French capital, emerging from beneath the city to provide physical evidence of its ancient roots during the time of Julius Caesar.

   Why it matters

   Julius Caesar conquered the ancient settlement that eventually became Paris over two thousand years ago. Discovering the exact physical remains of this early occupation has long challenged historians attempting to map the urban development of the region. This subterranean discovery near the shadows of Notre-Dame provides fresh architectural evidence from that era.

   What is confirmed

   • An ancient wall was discovered beneath a Paris hotel and hospital.
   • The discovery could confirm the site of the first settlement and origins of Paris.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The discovered structure is a missing Celtic fort annihilated by Julius Caesar.

   What to watch next

   • Further archaeological analysis of the wall's construction and dating
   • Official confirmation from researchers regarding the connection to Julius Caesar
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. CBS News — An ancient wall discovered beneath a Paris hotel could confirm the city's origins: "Major breakthrough"
   2. theguardian.com — Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement
   3. Live Science — Missing Celtic fort annihilated by Julius Caesar finally found under Paris hospital
   4. The New York Times — An Ancient Wall Sheds Light On an Old Question: Where Did Paris Begin?
   5. thetimes.com — From the shadows of Notre-Dame, hidden birthplace of Paris emerges
   6. Phys.org — Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
   7. Archaeology Magazine — News - Is This Ancient Wall Under Central Paris From the City's Earliest Settlement?
   8. People.com — Ancient Wall Discovered in Paris Could Help Researchers Understand the City During Julius Caesar’s Time
   9. All That's Interesting — Archaeologists Believe They’ve Just Identified Remains From The Original 2,200-Year-Old Settlement Of Paris
   10. Smithsonian Magazine — Two Thousand Years Ago, Julius Caesar Conquered the Settlement That Eventually Became Paris. Archaeologists May Have Just Found It
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