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Ancient wall found in Paris may confirm first settlement

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Updated September 23

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  • A roughly 20-metre stretch of wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered in Paris this summer beneath a building on the Île de la Cité.

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    An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris, dating from the Gallo-Roman period, has been described as a "major breakthrough" by France's culture ministry. This find could confirm the Île de la Cité as the original settlement of Lutetia, the ancient name for Paris.

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