Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
National
Dhananjay Khadilkar

Notre-Dame: archaeological discoveries reveal centuries of history beneath cathedral

Several archaeological discoveries were made at Notre-Dame. © Dhananjay Khadilkar

Researchers from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) made several significant discoveries both within and around Notre-Dame during excavations carried out as part of the cathedral's restoration.

The discoveries include fragments of a 13th-century rood screen, graves associated with burials at Notre-Dame, and various artefacts such as pieces of ceramics, glass, and animal bones.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.