When tackling the evidence of Celtic peoples, throughout France and Belgium there is limited written literature that has survived up to present day. In order to analyse evidence of Celtic peoples within France and Belgium, archaeological evidence is essential, for without it evidence of ancient Celts may not exist. A variety of archaeological evidence could be researched, such as remains found within sacred spaces, weapons and other artefacts. Combinations of these factors bring sufficient evidence of Celtic peoples, throughout France and Belgium.
Sacred spaces serving as a sanctuary for Celtic peoples were found throughout a vast majority of Europe. Archaeologists found four varying types of sanctuaries, relating to different areas throughout Europe. Sanctuaries found throughout France and Belgium, are representative sanctuaries of religion. Gournay-sur-Aronde, Ribemont-sur-Ancre, Mirebeau and Saint-Maur, each of these sanctuaries has provided rich archaeological finds as a direct result of being excavated.
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This sacred space was used regularly until the beginning of the Gallic War. (58 B.C – 51 B.C) It is unknown as to why this site was closed, it is however, hinted by history, it was down to an incident involving fire. Evidence within the first ditch included more than two thousand broken weapons and three thousand animal bones, items had been added gradually throughout the sites usage. This evidence helps in building a concrete theory regarding the presence of Celtic peoples throughout France and