Archaeological discoveries reveal ancient Paris was a thriving artisanal trading hub, with skilled craftsmen producing stone goods that traveled hundreds of kilometers across France. Around 7000 years ago, long knives, bracelets, and other stone artifacts made by Parisian artisans were reaching people in distant regions, including Normandy. This complex network of trade routes is being mapped for the first time using archaeology and computer modeling.

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2453552-stone-age-network-reveals-ancient-paris-was-an-artisanal-trading-hub/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home