Ancient wall may mark Paris’s origins
aftonbladet.se · 23 September 2026
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Archaeologists in Paris, France uncovered a wall made of wood and stone during hotel construction on Île de la Cité, the city’s historical heart. Experts believe the Parisii, a Gallic group living along the Seine River during the Iron Age, built the wall between 200 and 10 BC.
France’s Minister of Culture, Catherine Pégard, stated this discovery could be one of the most important finds for understanding the early history of Lutetia, the city’s original name.
Researchers are conducting further scientific tests to confirm whether the wall represents the foundation of Paris.
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