Paris, the city, is not named after Paris, the prince from Greek mythology.

While many places are named after gods or mythical figures, the French capital is named after the Parisii, a Gallic tribe that lived along the river Seine from the 3rd century BCE.

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An ancient wall discovered in Paris possibly confirms the city’s original settlement.

The stone-and-wood wall, about 20 meters long, was unearthed in the heart of Paris, the Ministry of Culture said.

It may be a fragment of the ramp…

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