Archaeological dig at Notre Dame may finally unravel centuries-old mystery of poet's burial

Archeological digs in Notre-Dame Cathedral have led to the discovery of a tomb believed to belong to the late poet Joachim du Bellay, for whom records show he was buried in the cathedral though the exact location was unknown. © Sarah Meyssonier / AFP

A centuries-old mystery surrounding a poet buried in Notre Dame in Paris could be close to being solved thanks to archaeological digs at the famous cathedral.

The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim du Bellay, a French Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.