Archaeologists under Notre Dame report a ‘dig of the century’ exposing Roman and later Parisian layers

Published by Albis · 2 Jun 2026

Major urban archaeology tied to reconstruction can reshape public understanding of heritage, preservation, and city history

• • Major urban archaeology tied to reconstruction can reshape public understanding of heritage, preservation, and city history.
• • State change with second-order effects.
• • Notre Dame report a ‘dig of the century’ exposing Roman and later Parisian layers.
• • Notre Dame is the odd detail worth watching because it reveals a surprising edge-case with broader meaning.