Author: Kim Willsher

Notre Dame’s uncovered tombs start to reveal their secrets

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2025-12-292022-12-17 by Kim Willsher

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Two lead sarcophaguses discovered buried under the nave at Notre Dame Cathedral in what was described as an “extraordinary and emotional” find have begun giving up their secrets, French scientists announced on Friday. The first contains the remains of a … Read more

Ancient tombs and statues unearthed beneath Notre Dame Cathedral

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2025-12-302022-04-14 by Kim Willsher

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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 … Read more