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…