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Burial Vault Sealed For 400 Years Found at End of Long-Forgotten Staircase : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 24, 2025 11:30 pm
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Uncovering Layers of History: The Rediscovery of Saint-Philibert Church in France

Following a disastrous renovation in the 1970s, archaeologists have embarked on a journey to assess and restore the historic Saint-Philibert Church in Dijon, France. Built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style, this church is a unique architectural gem in the city.

Decommissioned after the French Revolution, the church suffered damage over the years, serving as a salt storage facility in the mid-20th century. A misguided attempt at restoration in 1974 only worsened the situation, with the installation of a concrete slab that exacerbated the deterioration of the stone structure.

Now, with the concrete slab removed, archaeologists from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have made remarkable discoveries. Beneath the surface, they unearthed a long-forgotten staircase leading to a burial vault that has been sealed for at least 400 years. This vault contains the remains of numerous individuals, potentially victims of a past catastrophic event like a pandemic or famine.


The long-lost vault being excavated. (Christophe Fouquin/Inrap)

Further excavations have revealed additional historical layers, including slab tombs from the 11th to 13th centuries and sarcophagi dating back to the 6th century. The ongoing excavation is planned to delve three meters deep, uncovering remnants from Late Antiquity to the modern era.

high angle shot of a rectangular depression in stone foundations revealing four sarcophagi, one containing visible human bones.
Overview of the four sarcophagi attributed to Late Antiquity located on the edge of a north/south wall. (Clarisse Couderc/Inrap)

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