'Breakthrough' archeological find could confirm location of Paris's original settlement

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What happened

An ancient wall discovered this summer under a hospital in central Paris is thought to be a fragment of city ramparts built by Iron age settlers.

Experts say the stone-and-wood structure could confirm the location of the ancient city of Lutetia.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:19:47 UTC.

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