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During renovations, old Roman-era graves were discovered in a typical house in Paris (photos included).

You won't believe what a homeowner stumbled upon during renovations! A hidden cemetery dating back 1,700 years was discovered beneath their house, revealing secrets of the past. What lies beneath your feet? Click to uncover the shocking details of this incredible archaeological find!
Во время ремонта в обычном доме в Париже обнаружили старинные могилы римской эпохи (фото).

Sometimes renovations can lead to more than just cost issues. In a house near Paris, in the Montconseil area of Corbeil-Essonnes, during the basement reconstruction, the owner unexpectedly discovered a skeleton.

As reported by Live Science, subsequent excavations uncovered a cemetery where dozens of individuals were buried. Some of them date back to 1700 years ago. The oldest grave is from the third century AD — during the late Roman period. The most recent grave dates to the 10th century. This indicates that the cemetery beneath the house was in use for 700 years.

Скелеты под домом в пригороде Парижа

Initially, archaeologists believed the cemetery belonged to the early medieval period, as a chapel existed on the site during that century. The discovery of older graves came as a surprise. The first grave was found last winter. To date, 38 graves have been excavated in a four-room area covering 52 square meters.

Схема раскопок и найденных тел

The house undergoing renovation was built on the site of the medieval chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Champ. This chapel was constructed over a pagan temple dedicated to a spring. Previously, nearby graves dated to the early medieval period had been found. Ten deceased individuals were buried in characteristic Merovingian gypsum sarcophagi.

After the archaeologists, it is the turn of scientists. The skeletons are being studied in the laboratory. They aim to determine the sex and age of the buried individuals, as well as gather insights into their living conditions and more.

Earlier, "Telegraph" reported that thanks to a fossil found in France, scientists were able to reconstruct the face of an ancient millipede. It could reach a size of 3 meters and weigh 50 kg.