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Five new graves of Gauls buried seated discovered in Dijon

Video. The Dijon five: 'Remarkable' Gallic burial site found at French school

Updated: 19/03/2026 - 14:19 GMT+1

French archaeologists have discovered five new Gallic 'seated' burials at an excavation site in Dijon town centre. While barely 75 skeletons in this position have been found anywhere in the world, the latest discovery brings to 20 the number found in the city famed for its mustard.

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