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202454 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Archaeology Historical Events

Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

202454 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two mysterious sarcophagi found beneath Notre Dame after the 2019 fire prompt archaeologists and historians to investigate their origins and significance.

Archaeology Historical Events

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Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

2024• 54 minG

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Two mysterious sarcophagi found beneath Notre Dame after the 2019 fire prompt archaeologists and historians to investigate their origins and significance.

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Florence Trandirector

Florence Tranwriter

Christine Le Goffwriter

Mercer Boffey

Mercer Boffeycast

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Two human-shaped sarcophagi were found beneath the stone floor of Notre Dame Cathedral following the 2019 fire that devastated the iconic structure. Archaeologists and historians, including experts from the WGBH Educational Foundation, investigate the remains and artifacts to reveal insights about the individuals buried within and the cathedral's historical significance. Utilizing advanced forensic analysis, the team aims to piece together the identities of the unknown skeletons and the stories of those who dedicated their lives to this architectural marvel.

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