Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations
By Miriam Sela-
Published on March 31, 2026.
At least five Gallic skeletons have been discovered during excavations of the former garden of the Cordeliers Convent in Paris, France. The National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) revealed that these unique burials were found in the same place as 13 previously found at the site. The skeletons were buried in circular pits and have been dated to around the second Iron Age. They were laid to rest seated in the bottom of the pit with their backs against the eastern wall, facing east, and their arms resting on their torsos. No additional grave goods were found with the skeletons.
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