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Vix Grave
47.9064° N, 4.5328° E
About
The Vix Grave is a burial mound near the village of Vix in northern Burgundy. The broader site is a prehistoric Celtic complex from the Late Hallstatt and Early La Tène periods, consisting of a fortified settlement and several burial mounds. The grave of the Lady of Vix, dating to circa 500 BC, had never been disturbed and thus contained remarkably rich grave offerings. Known in French as the Trésor de Vix, these included a great deal of jewelry and the bronze "Vix krater", the largest known metal vessel from Western classical antiquity.
Historical Timeline
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Burial of the Lady of Vix
c. 500 BC
Latest datable cup in the grave
c. 525 BC
First recorded finds in the area
April 1930
Excavation of the Vix Grave
early 1953
New research under Bruno Chaume
1991
Statue fragments discovered
1994
Start of multi-university programme
2001
Discovery of large palatial complex
2006
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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