... Skeletons Were Pressed to Make Space for More Bodies
Archaeologists involved in the restoration of the famous Church of Saint Philibert in France were surprised by the findings they unearthed by following a forgotten staircase. Experts after arriving on the site started to look into the foundations of several structures in the establishment, stated Popular Mechanics. During their exploration, the team stumbled upon a forgotten staircase and decided to look into it. Experts on the other side of the staircase found a 400-year-old burial vault and several sixth-century sarcophagi.
The church dates back to around the second half of the 12th century, stated Fox News. The vault was possibly made somewhere between the 15th and 16th centuries. The coffins inside the vault contained the dead remains of children and adults. Researchers noted that the bones of each individual were pushed to the side to make room for the next one inside the coffin. Along with the bodies, researchers also found rare coins and two rosaries in the vault. Experts noted that the vault's foundation measured about nine feet in depth. Archaeologists also uncovered slab tombs in the location which were built from the 11th through 13th centuries.
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