Ancient Parisians Torched Their Own City to Stop Caesar. Archaeologists May Have Found the Scorch Marks

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:50 UTC.

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