These buildings are the “oldest rectangular building known in west-central France.” A 3D reconstruction of what the fortified site may have looked like. Image from Archeovision Production 2018 ...

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An ancient settlement with large, densely packed buildings was discovered in northern France. ... including some rectangular-shaped buildings more than 80 feet long, archaeologists said.

An ancient settlement with large, densely packed buildings was discovered in northern France. ... including some rectangular-shaped buildings more than 80 feet long, archaeologists said.

An ancient settlement with large, densely packed buildings was discovered in northern France. ... including some rectangular-shaped buildings more than 80 feet long, archaeologists said.

An ancient settlement with large, densely packed buildings was discovered in northern France. ... including some rectangular-shaped buildings more than 80 feet long, archaeologists said.

An ancient settlement with large, densely packed buildings was discovered in northern France. ... including some rectangular-shaped buildings more than 80 feet long, archaeologists said.

An ancient settlement with large, densely packed buildings was discovered in northern France. ... including some rectangular-shaped buildings more than 80 feet long, archaeologists said.

These buildings are the “oldest rectangular building known in west-central France.” A 3D reconstruction of what the fortified site may have looked like. Image from Archeovision Production 2018 ...