Ancient sarcophagus found buried beneath Notre Dame cathedral

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Archaeologists say the lead sarcophagus probably belonged to a high dignitary and believe it could date back to the 14th century, which — if confirmed — would make it a spectacular find.

Archaeologists have found an ancient lead sarcophagus under Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, offering new insight into the history of the building.Excavation works were done as a precaution before the restoration in one part of the cathedralNotre Dame, which dates back to the 12th century, was gutted by a devastating fire in 2019 and is currently under reconstruction.

The excavation site lies under a stony layer that dates from the 18th century, but some lower levels go back as far as the 14th and some even the early 13th century, the Culture Ministry said.Christophe Besnier from France's National Archaeological Institute said: "We were able to send a small camera inside which showed cloth remains; organic matter such as hair and plant remains.

 

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Does anyone know if all the money promised for reconstruction has actually been donated?

Jimmy Hoffa?

Covid?

is there any sarcophagus juice asking for a friend

Hhmm well we Africans knw exactly what that is

Lead Sarcophagus? Lead. Ummm

democracie is not exposing deliberately your people to disinformation but protecting them from it,

enough with the sarcophagussi

Probably cursed. Best not to open it.

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