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Notre Dame cathedral reconstruction in Paris leads to discovery of ancient sarcophagus

March 16, 2022
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Archaeologists have found an ancient lead sarcophagus under Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, offering new insight into the history of the building.

Key points:

  • The Notre Dame cathedral was damaged in a fire in April 2019
  • Excavation works were done as a precaution before the restoration in one part of the cathedral
  • The sarcophagus is believed to date back to the 14th century

Notre Dame, which dates back to the 12th century, was gutted by a devastating fire in 2019 and is currently under reconstruction.

The sarcophagus was found during excavation works, commissioned inside the cathedral as a precautionary measure before the installation of scaffolding needed to restore a 100-metre-high wooden roof ridge.

“The floor of the transept crossing has revealed remains of remarkable scientific quality,” France’s Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot said, adding that excavation works have been extended until March 25.

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.

The Notre Dame Cathedral is seen from a distance, showing massive fire damage
Notre Dame cathedral was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019.(Reuters: Charles Platiau)

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.

“The fact that these plants are still there indicates that the contents have been very well preserved.”

Flames burn through a cathedral while firefighters on raised platforms spray water
The fire at the cathedral stunned Parisians and tourists.(PA: Michel Euler)

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

The excavation also revealed a pit immediately below the cathedral floor, which was likely to have been made around 1230 when Notre Dame, one of the oldest examples of French Gothic, was under construction.

The Notre Dame fire shocked France, with tearful Parisians and stunned tourists watching in disbelief as the blaze sent the cathedral’s spire crashing down.

Reuters

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