Archaeologists dig beneath Notre Dame Cathedral, uncovering Roman-era artifacts after 2019 fire restoration
Archaeologists are excavating beneath Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, digging through layers of history dating back 2,000 years to Roman Paris. The excavation began after the cathedral was rebuilt following the devastating 2019 fire. The dig has uncovered hundreds of artifacts, including a fourth-century coin and a medieval jug with undeciphered markings. The project is part of a broader beautification effort to add trees and shade to the square in front of the cathedral, with completion expected by 2028.
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Four meters (13 feet) beneath them, a team of archaeologists is digging the other way — straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
In 2019, fire brought Notre Dame's spire crashing down as the world watched. The cathedral was rebuilt and reopened in late 2024.
The dig has uncovered hundreds of objects, including a fourth-century coin and a medieval jug with undeciphered markings.
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