Archaeology: Mysterious medieval 'Nordic' presence discovered on French Atlantic island
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Archaeology: Mysterious medieval 'Nordic' presence discovered on French Atlantic island
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Excavations carried out on the Ile de Ré have uncovered a series of burial sites, containing objects evoking 'Nordic' cultures that date back to the Carolingian period.