The devastating fire that nearly consumed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in April 2019 opened a unique window into history. During the extensive five-year restoration process, archaeologists were given an extraordinary opportunity to excavate beneath the iconic structure, which revealed more than 1,000 fragments of historical artworks previously hidden from view.
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This unprecedented dig was made possible under French law of preventative archaeology, which allows for the study of archaeological remains that might otherwise be lost to construction. Beginning in February 2022, the excavation unearthed treasures spanning centuries of the cathedral’s history. Reports add that these findings are…
