From Robb Report · Daniel Cassady for ARTnews · · 30s
Ancient Wall Unearthed in Paris
Paris’s ancient wall discovery may reveal city’s true origins.
In brief
Paris’s ancient wall discovery may reveal city’s true origins. An ancient wall found beneath Paris hospital dates to 200 BCE, 10 BCE, potentially resolving debates about Paris’s founding. Originally reported by Robb Report.
Discovery
Paris hospital construction uncovered an ancient wall.
Location
Found on Île de la Cité, Paris’s central island.
Age
Carbon dating places it between 200 bce and 10 bce.
Significance
Wall may solve Paris’s origins mystery for archaeologists.
Historical Context
Wall dates to Rome’s conquest of Gaul.
The one thing
An ancient wall found beneath Paris hospital dates to 200 BCE, 10 BCE, potentially resolving debates about Paris’s founding.
