Not five gold rings But it's two days before Christmas. We can handle it. Excavations of a Bronze Age settlement in northwestern France have revealed incredible gold rings, swords and other interesting objects. Another number during that time
INRAP, France's National Institute for Protective Archaeological Research He led the excavations which took place in Brittany. The site contains ancient artefacts from the Bronze Age. But it shows evidence of consistent settlement throughout the 10th century. Excavations have unearthed vases, pottery fragments, swords, coins and distinctive gold rings.
Moreover, recent work suggests that the site was part of an ancient trade route that handled goods from across the continent. during the excavation INRAP archaeologists have found a strip of quartz gravel approximately 26 feet (8 meters) wide, which they consider to be an ancient road. The sides of the road were separated by a ditch. And archaeologists have identified traces of grooves in the quartz deposits made by wheeled vehicles. According to INRAP, the road probably dates back to the beginning of the 2nd century and was used until the 4th century.
A gold ring (shown above) was found on that road. and is approximately the same time period. The ring is a Roman NicoloIt was identified from a body cut into the rock. According to INRAP, the number on the ring could be Venus Victrix, which signifies victory to the wearer.
Later, the INRAP team found evidence of settlement on the site between the 5th and 10th centuries, and its peak between the 7th and 8th centuries. A dozen Carolingian denarii (shown at the top of the article) date to the 9th or 10th century.
Although no structures remain at the site, But researchers have identified rectangular plots throughout the site that are separated by ditches. Although some plots appear to have buildings, But some plots are used for other purposes. Including growing crops and using them as pasture.
The team also found underground storage silos, which are generally used to store grain. Pits for storing water, and others that appear to have been used as stoves or ovens. Some ancient terracotta elements used for storing goods or cooking also bear traces of medieval giants. This indicates that later residents of the community were aware of the older occupation.
The INRAP excavations are just the latest in a string of fascinating archaeological finds from France this year. in april Another team conducted the study. Victims of ritual human sacrifice in the Rhone Valley and found that the practice spread throughout Europe during the Neolithic period. To read more about this year's amazing archaeological discoveries, check out Our 2024 summary–