Briquetage de la Seille, Iron Age salt production site in Marsal, France
The Briquetage de la Seille extends over 10 kilometers, featuring mounds of terracotta waste reaching heights of 12 meters from ancient salt production.
From the 7th to 1st century BCE, Celtic and Gallic communities operated salt extraction facilities using natural springs in the Seille Valley.
The archaeological excavations revealed high-ranking burials containing gold jewelry, indicating a structured society centered around salt production activities.
Geophysical surveys identified rows of salt furnaces measuring 6 to 8 meters long in the Pransieu sector of the site.
The site contains the largest accumulation of terracotta waste from prehistoric salt production in Europe, with remains spread across multiple production centers.
Location: Marsal
Address: Village 57630
GPS coordinates: 48.78598,6.60770
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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