Archaeologists said the lead sarcophagus probably belonged to a high dignitary and said it could date back to the 14th century, which - if confirmed - would make it a spectacular find.
Would You Like to Adopt a Gargoyle? Notre Dame Is Raising Funds to Restore Individual Artworks Damaged in the 2019 Fire
As the square around the cathedral closes due to lead pollution, Friends of Notre Dame takes a new fundraising tack.
May 19, 2021
Removing scaffolding at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after the fire. Photo courtesy of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris.
More than two years after a fire nearly destroyed Paris’s beloved Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic site is still rebuilding. Now, a group supporting the effort is offering a novel way to help. Why not adopt your very own gargoyle, or a statue of Saint Paul?