Archaeology studies the traces left by the women and men who preceded us, to reconstruct their way of life, their organization and their environment. The Ministry of Culture carries out the inventory of sites, prescribes, authorizes and controls archaeological operations, protects the archaeological heritage, contributes to its study and enhances the results of research.

were recorded in 2018 throughout France

were conducted by the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) in 2019

attended the Musée d'archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 2019
Actualités
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Latest 2023 Mardis de la Drac conference: Archaeology of recent conflict zones. German fortifications of the Pyrénées-Orientales
The Drac invites you Tuesday, December 5 to the last 2023 conference of the cycle "Tuesdays of the Drac", entitled "Archaeology of recent conflict zones. German fortifications of the Pyrénées-Orientales", by Guilhem Castellvi, specialist...
The Drac invites you Tuesday, December 5 to the last 2023 conference of the cycle "Tuesdays of the Drac", entitled "Archaeology of recent conflict zones. German fortifications of the Pyrénées-Orientales", by Guilhem Castellvi, specialist...
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The collective research project (PCR) on the necropolis of the Alps validated by a reference book
The PCR delivers its results through the book "Gaulois des Alpes. Archéologie funéraire et parures", published by Éditions Musées Méditerranée.
The PCR delivers its results through the book "Gaulois des Alpes. Archéologie funéraire et parures", published by Éditions Musées Méditerranée.
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Regional Archaeology Days 2023 in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
The Regional Archaeology Days in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté will be held this year on November 30 and December 1 at the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (MSH) in Dijon. These two days highlight the recent archaeological discoveries in our region....
The Regional Archaeology Days in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté will be held this year on November 30 and December 1 at the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (MSH) in Dijon. These two days highlight the recent archaeological discoveries in our region....

Volunteer excavation or visit an archaeological site
You want to learn the profession of archaeologist by participating in an archaeological excavation site? You have a excavation internship to do? You only want to visit the construction site? The list "Search voluntarily or visit an archaeological site" gives you all the useful information.
Grands sites archéologiques
De la Préhistoire à la période contemporaine, l'histoire, la vie quotidienne et les savoir-faire sont présentés par les plus grands spécialistes, à travers des parcours accessibles à tous.