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Schoolchildren Discover Ancient Gallic Skeletons in Dijon

3/20/2026

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In Dijon, France, schoolchildren found a skeleton seated upright in a burial pit near a playground.
The skeleton is part of a series of Gallic burials dating from 300 to 200 BC.
Researchers are investigating the burial posture, including the possibility of live burial.
Four additional skeletons were uncovered recently, all arranged similarly.
The discoveries indicate a significant Gallic settlement in Dijon, with over 20 tombs identified.

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In Dijon, France, schoolchildren found a skeleton seated upright in a burial pit near a playground.
The skeleton is part of a series of Gallic burials dating from 300 to 200 BC.
Researchers are investigating the burial posture, including the possibility of live burial.
Four additional skeletons were uncovered recently, all arranged similarly.
The discoveries indicate a significant Gallic settlement in Dijon, with over 20 tombs identified.