Message #258748

[Trisha Sinclair]

Archaeologists with France's National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research have discovered the tomb of a Celtic prince dating to the fifth century B.C. inside of a giant funerary complex in Lavau. Here's a look at photos of the excavation process and discoveries. [Read the full story on the princely tomb]

Funerary complex
This aerial view shows the funerary complex where archaeologists discovered a Celtic prince's tomb dating to the fifth century B.C.

This aerial view shows the site in Lavau, France, where a Celtic prince's tomb was found. Here, a large trench can be seen surrounding the princely tomb, which dates to the early fifth century B.C. (Photo credit: Copyright Denis Gliksman/Inrap)

Burial mound
A deceased individual, possibly a Celtic prince, and his chariot reside at the center of a burial mound in Lavau in France.

At the center of the burial mound, called a tumulus, which measures about 130 feet (40 meters) across, the deceased individual and his chariot reside at the center of a funerary complex. (Photo credit: Copyright Denis Gliksman/Inrap)

Lavau excavation