Archaeological Dig Beneath Notre Dame Cathedral Uncovers Artifacts from Roman Era
An archaeological dig is taking place beneath Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, exploring history as far back as 2,000 years ago to Roman Paris. Artifacts including a 1,700-year-old Roman coin have been uncovered, along with markings that experts have not yet explained.
An archaeological dig is taking place beneath Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, exploring history as far back as 2,000 years ago to Roman Paris. Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,700-year-old Roman coin and baffling markings that experts still cannot explain, according to NBC New York and the New York Post. The dig is being conducted to make way for trees and shade on the square in front of the cathedral, according to France24. Notre Dame Cathedral reopened to the public in 2024 after a fire in 2019, as reported by NBC New York.
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