A wall approximately 20 meters long from the Gallo-Roman period was uncovered this summer beneath a hospital located on the Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris, the French Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday.
This archaeological discovery, described as a “major breakthrough,” could help confirm the location of the first settlement of the city of Paris, a debate that has long persisted among historians and archaeologists.
The wall is situated in the immediate vicinity of Notre-Dame Cathedral, underscoring the historical significance of this central area of the French capital.