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Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement

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Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement

Discovery 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...

CBS NewsSep 23, 2026, 10:39 AM

Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city

The wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Île de la Cité, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral.

BBC NewsSep 23, 2026, 11:16 AM

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Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

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The Globe and MailSep 23, 2026, 10:39 AM

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Germany sets out plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2045

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