5 years after Notre Dame caught fire ...
Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame Cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed, marking a milestone in its reconstruction.
Archaeologists at the Notre-Dame Cathedral unearthed a lead sarcophagus and fragments of the temple's ancient rood screen, offering a rare insight into the history of the world-famous cathedral currently under reconstruction after a devastating fire in 2019. One of the first finds was a fully preserved anthropomorphic lead sarcophagus was found, which archaeologists say probably belonged to a high dignitary and could date back to the 14th century. “We were able to send a small camera inside which showed cloth remains, organic matter such as hair and plant remains,” said Christophe Besnier from France's National Archaeological Institute on Tuesday. “The fact that these plants are still there indicates that the contents have been very well-preserved.” Notre Dame commissioned the excavation works inside the church as a precautionary measure ahead of the installation of a giant scaffolding needed to restore the around 100-metre-high wooden roof ridge.
From the ashes rose a team of heroes, working tirelessly to revive the soul of Paris. Witness the untold stories, the painstaking efforts, and the triumphs of human ingenuity as they rebuild more than just a cathedral, they rebuild hope.
A 360-degree panorama showing the interior of Notre Dame’s vault and the woodwork that carpenters are rebuilding. This space was severely damaged in the 2019 fire.
Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, ravaged by fire in 2019, is on track to re-open on time on December 8, the head of the reconstruction said Wednesday. The fire at the UNESCO-listed cathedral, which welcomed 12 million visitors a year, shocked the world on April 15, 2019.
