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 ...

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 ...

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.