France, Dec. 30 -- Researchers from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) made several significant discoveries both within and around Notre-Dame during excavations carried out as part of the cathedral's restoration.

The discoveries include fragments of a 13th-century rood screen, graves associated with burials at Notre-Dame, and various artefacts such as pieces of ceramics, glass, and animal bones.

These finds provide invaluable insights into the history and cultural life of the cathedral and its surroundings.

According to Boris Robin, a member of the Inrap team, the scope of the discoveries extends beyond Notre-Dame itself, offering a window into the entire history of the Île de la Cite, from ...