France proceeded to excavate the site from the Iron Age

On April 16, French archaeologists excavated the cemetery from the Iron Age in a swamp between the highway and the bend of the Seine in the southeastern part of Paris (France).

Scientists believe that these Iron Age warriors' tombs will help uncover the mystery of the prosperity of the mysterious Celtic civilization.

After excavation, scientists found the remains of five Celtic warriors, accompanied by weapons and personal items, showing that the dead were once residents of the powerful civilization but disappeared. ages ago long ago.

In one of the 14 tombs excavated in recent weeks in an archaeological site of 260 hectares, archaeologist Emilie Millet also found a tall warrior with a full body remains, along with an iron sword 70cm long. in the shell.

The metal frame of the sword has a wood core and the skin has long been disguised, it looks very special.

Scientists of the remains are found. (Source: AFP)

Burying these warriors are many women, wearing twisted metal necklace chains called "torcs" and precious coral gold brooches, proving that the dead had high status in society. at the time.

In another tomb, a woman was buried next to the man, only separated by a layer of soil, showing the close relationship between them, however, the archaeologists have yet to find a clear answer. obviously.

Jewelry shows that these bodies were buried between 325-260 BC, during the period called La Tene.

In addition, through the analysis of the sword shell with patterns changed in military fashion, and the design of the two dragons opening their mouths facing each other in the bent body reflected this period.

The period of "La Tene" , existed from around the 5th century BC (BC) to the first century AD (AD), marking the years of the Celts' glorious years.

During this time, Celts expanded their territory in central Europe to remote areas such as Northern Scotland and the Atlantic coast in Spain. They clashed with the rebel army of the Roman Empire at that time.

Writers of the time used to describe Celtic invaders as barbarians with pale skin, wearing breeches, bleached hair, often cutting off their enemies, then preserving them with oil. cedar tree.

Studies have exposed a complex, mastered civilization of metal, a business system that spread across Europe and created much wealth.