Visiting the Notre Dame Archaeological Crypt: A Complete Guide

Summary Rich History of the Archaeological Crypt Location and Contact Information Opening Hours and Tickets Nearby Sights and Attractions Historical Highlights Temporary Exhibitions With a history stretching back over 2,000 years, the Archaeological Crypt lying beneath the square of Paris’s famed Notre Dame Cathedral offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and tumultuous history of…

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The Enigmatic Beauty of Europe’s Jeweled Skeletons

The Enigmatic History of Catacomb Saints When archaeologists unlocked the catacombs of Rome in 1578, they unleashed a wave of religious fervor. Catholic officials disinterred skeletal remains, which they assumed to be early Christian martyrs, and had artisans reassemble them. Encrusted with gold and jewels, these skeletons went on display in lavish shrines across Europe,…

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