Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
PARIS: An 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 significant archaeological discovery in central Paris has the potential to confirm the origins of the city, according to experts. A roughly 20-meter wall from the Gallo-Roman period was found beneath the Hotel-Dieu hospital on the Ile de la Cite, a location traditionally considered the city's center. The wall, which dates back to the Iron Age when the Parisii tribe inhabited the area, bears traces of fire that may correspond to Julius Caesar's account of the Gauls setting their town ablaze before the Battle of Lutetia in 52 BC.
The discovery, described as a "major breakthrough" by Culture Minister Catherine Pegard, could help settle a long-standing debate about the location of Lutetia, Paris' ancient settlement.
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