Second oldest church in Germany uncovered
Published: 27 Feb 2014 16:32 GMT+01:00
Updated: 27 Feb 2014 16:32 GMT+01:00
Updated: 27 Feb 2014 16:32 GMT+01:00
Archaeologists have discovered Germany’s second oldest church hidden within a cathedral in the west of the country.
In the so-called "Old Cathedral" in Mainz, which is today the evangelical Church of St John, archaeologists found the remains of another church built 1,200 years ago in the time of Charlemagne, Deacon Andreas Klodt said on Tuesday.
And according to Knöchlein two human skeletons have been found during the excavations - remains of earlier burials in the church.
The building has been used since the 19th Century as a church by the evangelical community.
During World War II, it was largely destroyed by fire after a bomb attack. Demolition was considered but was rejected. The dig is continuing.
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So, WHO was buried in those two graves uncovered????? Royals? Any guesses as to how old the tombs are? Male? Female?
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