Ancient necropolis from 2,000 years ago unearthed next to Paris train station

Ancient necropolis unearthed next to busy Paris train station

Just metres from a busy train station in the heart of Paris, scientists have uncovered 50 graves in an ancient necropolis which offer a rare glimpse of life in the French capital’s precursor Lutetia nearly 2000 years ago. Somehow the buried necropolis was never stumbled upon during multiple road works over the years, as well as the construction of the Port-Royal station on the historic Left Bank in the 1970s. However, plans for a new exit for th…

A vast Gallo-Roman necropolis discovered in the heart of Paris

In the 14th arrondissement during the subway excavations (ANSA)

RER B works: a Gallo-Roman necropolis discovered during construction

It is an unexpected discovery to say the least. Archaeologists carrying out excavations as part of the work at the Port-Royal RER station in the 14th arrondissement of Paris have discovered the largest Gallo-Roman necropolis in Lutèce, BFMTV reported on Wednesday, April 19. Necropolis known as Saint-Jacques Several dozen burials, buried over 50 m2, very close to Port-Royal station, were thus able to be exhumed and unearthed. A good half of the b…

Ancient necropolis unearthed next to busy Paris train station

Just meters from a busy train station in the heart of Paris, scientists have uncovered 50 graves in an ancient necropolis which offer a rare glimpse of life in the French capital's precursor Lutetia nearly 2000 years ago.

Ancient necropolis unearthed next to busy Paris train station

Just feet from a busy train station in the heart of Paris, scientists have uncovered 50 graves in an ancient necropolis, giving a glimpse into life nearly 2,000 years ago.. ‘French Spiderman’ climbs Paris skyscraper to protest controversial pension law.

Ancient necropolis unearthed next to busy Paris train station

PARIS: Just metres from a busy train station in the heart of Paris, scientists have uncovered 50 graves in an ancient necropolis which offer a rare glimpse of life in the French capital's precursor Lutetia nearly 2000 years ago. Somehow the buried necropolis was never stumbled upon during multiple road wor