Ancient Parisians Torched Their Own City to Stop Caesar. Archaeologists May Have Found the Scorch Marks
For over two millennia, the ancient settlement of Lutetia bore witness to the city that became Paris. But its precise location remained uncertain for centuries.
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Julius Caesar’s account of the Gallic Wars recounts how the Parisii—a Gallic tribe who lived on the Seine—burnt down their own capital, Lutetia, to prevent Roman invasion. The bold yet risky decision unfortunately didn’t stop the Romans, and it also meant the ancient settlement would stay lost for over two thousand years.
Until now, that is. In a statement, France’s ministry of culture announced the discovery of ancient Gallic stone and wood walls, as well as other Gallic artifacts. The…
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