France Discovers 200-Year-Old Archaeological Message in a Bottle
France's Archaeological Discovery
Volunteers on an archaeological dig in the ruins of an ancient Gaulish village high above the cliffs in northern France this week uncovered a small glass vial—and within it a neatly rolled, 200-year-old message from a colleague from another era. The note was written by archaeologist P.J. Féret, who conducted a dig at the Cité de Limes site in January 1825. The town supporting the dig, Eu, said in a Facebook post.
Féret wrote—perhaps as inspiration to the nascent archaeologists standing in his footsteps nearly two centuries later—that he was a member of several scientific societies.
Significance of the Find
- This discovery brings history to life.
- It's a unique link between past and present archaeology in France.
- Highlights the ongoing efforts in archaeological exploration.
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