Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

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.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:39:00 UTC.

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