Ancient skeleton discovered sitting upright in France

2026-03-18 - 14:09

Body is latest in series to be found in Dijon. Scientists trying to work out why Gauls buried some of their dead in this way Children at a primary school in eastern France found a strange attraction next to their playground this week: a skeleton sitting upright, peeking out the top of a circular pit. It is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were buried in a seated position facing west. Continue reading...