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Archaeologists Uncover Gallic Graves with Signs of Violence

4/11/2026

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Inrap, the national institution for preventive archaeology, announced that archaeologists uncovered five to six Gallic-period graves (fifth century B.C. to 50 B.C.) beneath the Josephine Baker school complex in Dijon.
The graves are buried in a seated position, with skeletons showing unhealed violence, suggesting intentional killings.
The five to six newly found graves add to 13 discovered in 2024, and researchers are evaluating whether the individuals were warriors or elites.

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Inrap, the national institution for preventive archaeology, announced that archaeologists uncovered five to six Gallic-period graves (fifth century B.C. to 50 B.C.) beneath the Josephine Baker school complex in Dijon.
The graves are buried in a seated position, with skeletons showing unhealed violence, suggesting intentional killings.
The five to six newly found graves add to 13 discovered in 2024, and researchers are evaluating whether the individuals were warriors or elites.