Dismantling of scaffolding begins at Notre Dame Cathedral

the Notre Dame Cathedral The process of removing the scaffolding that surrounded its symbolic tower, which was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019, has begun. The authority responsible for the reconstruction has also informed France Press agency (Agence France Presse), this step represents an important moment in the efforts to restore the anticipated historic building In order for the structure to be fully visible before the Paris Olympics.

dismantling com.andaimewhich began recently, is set on the tower he designed in the 19th century Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, a construction characterized by its use of solid oak and lead covering. This special scaffold not only supported a weight of 600 tons and was composed of 70,000 metal pieces, but also reached a height of 100 meters, and played a crucial role in the process of rebuilding the tower, capital, cross and rooster. It is already visible.

The tragic destruction of part of Notre Dame Cathedral, including its famous tower, shocked the entire world as the flames gutted the iconic monument. Reconstruction, under the guidance of National Committee for Heritage and Architecture (CNPA), has chosen to use materials and techniques that are authentic or similar to those used in its initial construction, ensuring that the authenticity of the building is maintained. In addition to this, The cathedral is scheduled to reopen on December 8.While restoration work will continue during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Although the exact causes of the fire are still under judicial investigation, the main hypothesis is that the incident was accidental. These renovation efforts not only reflect France's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage, but also symbolize resilience and resilience in the face of adversity, not only in Paris but around the world.

Notre Dame will be specially equipped with Evaporation systemwhich is currently installed under the roof and in the tower, which Jost said would immediately stop the spread of any fire.

Its history is ancient. Starting from the place where it is located: the Celts celebrated their rituals there, the Romans established a temple to the god Jupiter, and the Christian Church established its first headquarters in Paris. It was the bishop Maurice de Sully Who in 1160 proposed establishing a church worthy of his values. The project was ambitious: Louis VII A large part of the population financed it.

Construction began in 1163, influenced by the Abbey of Saint-Denis, an emblematic church famous for being the first of the Gothic style and because most of the kings of France were buried there, and there is no exact date for the opening of its doors. for the community, but as early as 1182, there is a record that the choir sang in the cathedral. Construction lasted nearly two centuries: up to 1,345 different architects expanded it until it became what it is today.

The role played by this cathedral is fundamental: it is a living example of how the scale and impact of temples can be thought of with the aim of becoming biblical propaganda in the everyday scene against the feudal nobility. for this reason, Gothic architecture is a way to highlight the power of the church in forming large capitals. Festivals were held around it. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is perhaps the best example of this trend.

The passage of time has left its mark. In the 1790s, after the French Revolution, there were theft, damage and desecration, but in 1802, after a period it was used as a warehouse, it returned to its role thanks to Napoleon Bonaparte, who, there, two years later, crowned himself emperor. But perhaps everything changed when, over the next two centuries, she became a fertile ground for fiction: literary works in which she was the heroine.

Source: Agence France-Presse

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