Un mammouth et des hommes de Néandertal sur les rives de la Marne
Discoveries

A nearly complete mammoth skeleton has just been uncovered at Changis-sur-Marne in the Seine-et-Marne department.

Un souterrain-refuge, témoin du Moyen Âge tourangeau ?
Discoveries
Between July and September 2012, several archeological excavations were conducted in Sublaines (Indre-et-Loire) by the Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives (Inrap), under the curation of the State (Drac Centre).
Le projet européen « Archéologie dans l'Europe contemporaine » s'achève après cinq années de travaux
International News

Launched in 2007, the programme "Archaeology in contemporary Europe: professional practice and public outreach” (ACE) ended on 21 September 2012 with a seminar at the École du Louvre.

Des ex-voto dédiés à Apollon au fond de puits  à Mesnil-Saint-Nicaise
Discoveries

In the context of archaeological research conducted under the curation of the State (Drac Picardie), in advance of the construction of the canal Seine-Nord Europe, and under the contracting authority of  Voies navigables de France, an Inrap team recently discovered a Gallo-Roman sanctuary (fanum) in the districts of Nesle and Mesnil-Saint-Nicaise (Somme). 

Découverte d'un temple antique sous le couvent des Jacobins à Rennes
Discoveries

Since December 2011, a team of Inrap archaeologists has been excavating the site of the Jacobins convent in Rennes. This work is curated by the State (Drac Burgundy). The site is located in the future location of the Rennes Métropole conference center and is one of the largest urban excavations ever realized in western France. 

Des légionnaires romains aux bâtisseurs de la cathédrale : la fouille de la place du Château à Strasbourg
Discoveries

In the heart of the historic center of Strasbourg, classified as a World Heritage Site, a team of Inrap archaeologists are currently excavating the Place du Château at the foot of the cathedral. This work is curated by the State (Drac Alsace).

Parution de "La Préhistoire des autres. Perspectives archéologiques et anthropologiques"
Events

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Une épave romaine dans le port antique d'Antibes
Discoveries

A team of Inrap archaeologists is currently excavating part of the Antique port of Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes). 

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