‘Extraordinary’: ancient tombs and statues unearthed beneath Notre Dame Cathedral
by Kim Willsher in Paris from Science | The Guardian on (#5Y6AY)
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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