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Huge tomb of Celtic prince unearthed in France: 'Exceptional' 2,500-year-old burial chamber reveals stunning treasures

Ellie Zolfagharifard

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March 10, 2015

  • The grave was crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts
  • The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound,
  • 130ft (40 metres) burial mound from 5th Century remains unopened
  • Biggest find was a bronze-decorated cauldron used to store wine
  • Mausoleum contained a ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks
  • The burial chamber is one of the largest recorded for this period

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2983404/Massive-tomb-Celtic-prince-unearthed-France-Exceptional-2-500-year-old-burial-chamber-reveals-stunning-treasures.html#ixzz3U5jPvyjA

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