Archaeology Vix, Côte-d'Or

the vix krater, imported greek wine-mixing vessel found in famous grave of lady of vix

the area around village of vix site of important prehistoric complex celtic late hallstatt , la tène periods, comprising important fortified settlement , several burial mounds. famous of latter, vix grave, known grave of lady of vix, dates circa 500 bc. grave had never been looted , contained remarkably rich grave offerings, including great deal of jewellery , vix krater, largest known metal vessel antiquity.