Tomb, 2,500 years old, a Celtic prince, rich in artefacts Greek and Etruscan town of Lavau was discovered in the French region of Champagne, and experts say it is one of the largest Iron Age mausoleums found so far, according to dailymail.co.uk.
Celtic prince who was buried with his chariot fighting, lived in the fifth century BC - The end of the Iron Age, known for widespread use of this metal.
The grave - which includes a central burial chamber of 14 square meters, which is still sealed - archaeologists have found a treasure trove of artifacts, including a bronze cauldron decorated with Greek deities used to come.
The mausoleum is among the highest in that period discovered to date, the authors say the discovery, experts from the National Institute of archaeological research in France.
The discovery may provide new information about trade practiced in Iron Age Europe, experts say. Iron and ceramic objects found in this site are evidence of trade taking place between Celtic and Mediterranean populations.
At the end of the sixth century and the beginning of the fifth century BC, began to develop Etruscan and Greek cities in the state that is currently south of France. Merchants Mediterranean in search of slaves, precious metals and other commodities, opened trade routes with continental Celts.
Burial site is investigated in October 2014 and experts, who described the discovery as "exceptional", I will conclude that excavations at the end of March.
Source: mediafax
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