Vix is an extraordinary site along the Seine River in France. It was found in 1953 by Renee Joffrey, and remains one of the largest burial tombs in La Tene history.

The most significant find of the excavation was the woman he found buried there. She was found sitting up on a chariot, with a torc still on her neck. This has lead many experts to believe that she was someone high in society, perhaps a chieftains wife. It is not unreasonable to believe that she actually was the leader of clan, and had prospered much.

She was found with a gigantic cauldron, called the Vix Crater of both Greek and Estruscan design. The design on it is just simply beautiful.

Of the most important of the finds is the torc the lady wore around her neck.



The detail found on this is incredible. The same photograper as before took another picture in closer detail of the pegausses on the torc.



It just blows my mind that they were that good with gold that they could get such intricate details.

Some of the most incredible art of the ancient world is found right here at Vix.