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Celtic chieftains graveyard discovered in France

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Rowan
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Celtic chieftains graveyard discovered in France

Post by Rowan » Wed April 24th, 2013, 12:38 pm

An Iron Age graveyard has been uncovered in France that experts believe will provide a fascinating insight into the life of the Celts.

French reports on the find, carried on the Irish website TheJournal.ie, outline how a muddy field located between a motorway and a meander of the Seine southeast of Paris is home to the graveyard.

Archaeologists believe the Celtic Age find will shed light on the great yet enigmatic civilization of Gaul.
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Post by Divia » Wed April 24th, 2013, 10:29 pm

Super cool find!
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