Human-Shaped Sarcophagus Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral

[Judi Lynn]

By Suman Varandani on March 16 2022 11:20 PM

Several tombs and a human-shaped sarcophagus likely dating from the 14th century have been found by archaeologists at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

The latest discovery offers a new insight into the history of the building. Notre-Dame, which dates back to the 12th century, is currently under reconstruction after a devastating fire in 2019. The roof and spire of the historic Parisian church were destroyed when a fire swept across the structure.

The burial sites “of remarkable scientific quality” were unearthed during preparatory work for rebuilding the ancient church’s spire at the central spot, France's Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot said Monday.

Workers were able to glimpse inside using a tiny endoscopic camera, and found what appears to be a perfectly mummified corpse, complete with hair and clothing, the Daily Beast reported, citing AFP.

More:
https://www.ibtimes.com.au/human-shaped-sarcophagus-found-beneath-notre-dame-cathedral-1801358

[Grins]

1. Kool! Get their DNA! NM

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. How fascinating!

This discovery is a very tiny silver lining to the horror of the burning of the Cathedral.

Now we will learn more about the burial practices of that long-ago time.



Thank you, my dear Judi Lynn, for having brought this article here.

[brush]

3. I don't think that's that surprising to archaeologists. Burial sites...

are not unusual in many of the great cathedrals. Hope they publish what they find.

And btw, how is the restoration going of the building, one of the great ones?

[Judi Lynn]

4. Their goal is 2024, mentioned in the last sentence of the original article.

NOTRE-DAME CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS UPDATE

https://www.friendsofnotredamedeparis.org/notre-dame-construction-progress-update/