The farm discovered at Poulainville is of great interest because of the large surface covered by the archeological excavation: more than 11 hectares, and of the long period of occupation: more than four centuries, from the 3rd century B.C. to the 2nd A.D. The most important point is the coexistence of dwelling and burial units. The world of the living and the world of the dead, within one and the same community over several generations, could thus be studied. This site also helps us to have a better understanding of the evolution of Gallic society before and after the Conquest of Northern Gaul.


Traduction : Margaret & Jean-louis CADOUX