Key facts
- Archaeologists are excavating beneath Notre Dame Cathedral.
- An ancient coin with mysterious markings was found.
- Medieval pottery was also unearthed.
- The dig aims to reveal 1,700 years of Parisian history.
- The excavation is exploring layers dating back to Roman Paris.
Archaeologists are excavating beneath Notre Dame Cathedral, a site of significant historical interest. This 'dig of the century' aims to uncover layers of history stretching back to Roman Paris, approximately 2,000 years ago. Recent findings include an ancient coin with mysterious markings and medieval pottery. The area beneath the cathedral was densely packed with medieval houses at the time of its construction in 1163, split by a single street. The excavation is expected to reveal 1,700 years of Parisian history.