A number of tombs probably dating to the 14th century have been discovered.
by Belga
PSeveral burials, including a lead sarcophagus dating from the 14th century, were discovered during an operation of archaeological excavations ahead of reconstruction work on the summit of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, France’s health ministry announced on Monday. Culture.
The remains are of “remarkable scientific quality”, according to the ministry.
He was found at the crossing of the transept of the cathedral, which was partially destroyed by the fire of April 2019.
Among the tombs, “an anthropomorphic lead sarcophagus, perfectly preserved, has been unearthed”. According to the same source, it may belong to “a high dignitary, probably dating from the 14th century”.
The operation immediately below the cathedral’s current floor level also brought to light, “the existence of a pit in which buried polychrome sculptural elements, identified as belonging to Notre-Dame’s former rood screen. [tribune formant une clôture de pierre ou de bois et séparant le chœur liturgique de la nef, NDLR]built around 1230 and destroyed in the early 18th century”.
In the course of his work, in the mid-19th century, peak designer Violet-le-Duc found other pieces of this rood screen, now on display in the Louvre Museum.
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