Notre Dame Fire Exposes the Secret Behind Its Longevity
Archeologists have discovered iron staples throughout the cathedral's stonework. They date from the 12th century, making Notre Dame the first known Gothic cathedral to use iron this extensively. These staples may even be evidence of early iron recycling. Construction began on the Paris cathedral in 1163. It is one of the oldest and best-known cathedrals in the world. In 2019, Notre Dame caught fire and was severely damaged. This gave archeologists the opportunity to study the cathedral’s innards. The staples they found were used to bind the stones together. They weigh 2.4kg each and are up to 15cm long. Notre Dame is being rebuilt and scheduled to reopen to the public next year. Watch to learn more about this archeological discovery at Notre Dame.
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Notre Dame Fire Exposes the Secret Behind Its Longevity

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