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23 Ancient Artifacts Returned from France Are on Display in Damascus After 15 Years
Twenty-three archaeological artifacts returned to Syria from France after about 15 years are now on display at Damascus Citadel, including funerary reliefs from Palmyra and objects dating to the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods. The artifacts are being exhibited in the citadel’s Throne Hall as part of the Syria Summer Festival for the Family 2026,…
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Broken Sword and Horse Butchery Reveal an Unusual 2,100-Year-Old Gallic Settlement in France
Archaeologists investigating a late Iron Age settlement in central France have uncovered a deliberately damaged sword, an enigmatic limestone statue and evidence that horses were butchered for meat on an unusually large scale. The discoveries were made at Le Désert in Mettray, just north of Tours. The enclosed rural settlement dates to the La Tène…
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Traces of War in Neolithic Europe: 82 Skeletons Found in France
Archaeologists in northeastern France have uncovered a mass grave dating back nearly 6,000 years, shedding light on the brutal realities of Neolithic warfare and ritual practices. The pit, dated to 4300–4150 BCE, contained the remains of 82 individuals, many showing signs of extreme violence. Severed Arms and Broken Legs Excavations revealed a disturbing pattern of…
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Spectacular Iron Age Artifacts Unearthed at Celtic Necropolis in Creuzier-le-Neuf, France
In the picturesque landscape of France, near the small town of Creuzier-le-Neuf, just six miles north of Vichy, the soil held secrets dating back millennia. A meticulous archaeological excavation conducted in 2022 has transformed this quiet locale into a significant center for Iron Age history. The extraordinary Celtic necropolis unearthed from the depths of the…