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Archeologists discover remains of Jacques Cartier settlement Fri Aug 18,
QUEBEC (CP) - The site of one of North America's first settlements will be the object of an extensive archeological dig ahead of the city's 400th anniversary celebrations.
The site, in a suburb southwest of Quebec City, is believed to be where Jacques Cartier built a fort during his third and final voyage to the French colony. The Quebec government said Friday it will give $8 million to the archeological project over the next three years.
"It's a historic discovery, a major discovery for the provincial capital," said Michel Despres, the provincial minister responsible for the Quebec City area.
Archeologists discovered the site accidentally when preliminary work for a planned lookout point turned up artefacts which carbon dating later proved to be from the 16th century.
The discovery was kept secret for several months before Friday's announcement.
Historians suspect the fort was built by Jacques Cartier between 1541 and 1543, making it the oldest European settlement to be discovered north of Mexico.
Although the dig won't be finished by the time Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2008, parts of the site will be open to the public in time for the celebrations.
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Archeologists discover remains of Jacques Cartier settlement Fri Aug 18,
QUEBEC (CP) - The site of one of North America's first settlements will be the object of an extensive archeological dig ahead of the city's 400th anniversary celebrations.
The site, in a suburb southwest of Quebec City, is believed to be where Jacques Cartier built a fort during his third and final voyage to the French colony. The Quebec government said Friday it will give $8 million to the archeological project over the next three years.
"It's a historic discovery, a major discovery for the provincial capital," said Michel Despres, the provincial minister responsible for the Quebec City area.
Archeologists discovered the site accidentally when preliminary work for a planned lookout point turned up artefacts which carbon dating later proved to be from the 16th century.
The discovery was kept secret for several months before Friday's announcement.
Historians suspect the fort was built by Jacques Cartier between 1541 and 1543, making it the oldest European settlement to be discovered north of Mexico.
Although the dig won't be finished by the time Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2008, parts of the site will be open to the public in time for the celebrations.
