Archaeological discoveries found in Germany and France

Archaeologists have made significant discoveries in both Germany and France that provide new insights into regional history.

In Germany, construction work at Schloss Hinterglauchau revealed a large brick structure in the courtyard. The find includes an eight-meter-long wall protected by clay and slate plates to prevent moisture. Experts believe this may be a cellar belonging to a predecessor building from the late 14th or early 15th century, predating the current north wing built around 1470. The State Office for Archaeology Saxony is overseeing further investigations.

In Paris, excavations at the Hôtel-Dieu site have uncovered evidence of a Gallic settlement. Findings include charred wood, burnt seeds, and a Gallic spearhead. Radiocarbon dating places these elements between 200 and 10 BC, coinciding with the era of the Parisii tribe. The discovery of fire damage aligns with historical accounts of Gallic settlements being burned during conflicts with Rome, potentially providing material evidence of a Gallic Lutetia on the Île de la Cité.