Thursday, 14 April 2022

‘Extraordinary’: ancient tombs and statues unearthed beneath Notre Dame Cathedral

Archaeological dig also finds body-shaped lead sarcophagus buried at the heart of the fire-ravaged monument

An archaeological dig under Notre Dame Cathedral has uncovered an extraordinary treasure of statues, sculptures, tombs and pieces of an original rood screen dating back to the 13th century.

The find included several ancient tombs from the middle ages and a body-shaped lead sarcophagus buried at the heart of the fire-ravaged monument under the floor of the transept crossing.

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from World news | The Guardian https://ift.tt/N17jI0q

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