Inrap in the news

Archaeologists in Senon, France, unearthed three jars filled with at least 25,000 3rd-century Roman coins, offering insights into ancient money management and the town's history.

Inrap researchers unearthed a high-status Bronze Age burial containing rare daggers and flint points in northwestern France.

Archaeologists discovered a 640-year-old castle, the Château de l’Hermine, built by John IV under a hotel in Vannes, France, revealing well-preserved structures and artifacts.

A comprehensive new publication by Inrap and CNRS summarizes decades of French Bronze Age archaeological research and regional excavations.

Archaeologists discovered 16th-century gallows and human remains in Grenoble, France, identified as the Port de la Roche gibbet, used for public executions and post-mortem punishment.

Archaeologists in northeast France unearthed 40,000 Roman coins that reveal insights into ancient financial management and residential history.

Preventive excavations in Senon by Inrap uncovered ancient Gallic origins and unique late antique coin hoards within a Roman residential district.

Archaeologists discovered a Roman woodworking workshop in Izernore featuring rare inked tablets and children's footwear preserved in ancient wells.

BRGM and Inrap have launched a partnership to share data and conduct joint research combining geological surveys with archaeological excavations.

Archaeologists from Inrap discovered a massive 100-grave Celtic necropolis containing jewelry and swords during a pre-construction survey in France.

A Moroccan-French archaeological team won a prestigious award for their research and high-tech documentation of medieval Almohad heritage sites.

Archaeologists have identified the second body found under Notre Dame as French poet Joachim du Bellay, who died in 1560 from tuberculous meningitis.

Archaeologists discovered the remains of a 14th-century medieval castle including defensive walls and artifacts beneath a mansion's courtyard in Vannes.

Archaeologists in Paris have unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman-era necropolis containing 50 graves during excavations for a new train station exit.

Beaux-Arts de Paris and INRAP launched a student exchange program sending art students to archaeological excavation sites in French overseas territories.

Archaeologists in Amiens discovered a rare 23,000-year-old 'Venus' statuette and a Paleolithic hunting camp containing flint tools and horse remains.

Preventive archaeology protects and studies archaeological remains discovered during construction and land development projects across France.

Inrap manages preventive archaeology projects and scientific research related to land development and construction in France.

National archaeological institute manages extensive public outreach, educational programs, and large-scale cultural events to promote heritage preservation and research.

Inrap coordinates international archaeological research, European scientific partnerships, and field training to promote preventive archaeology worldwide.