An arched entrance flanked by two towers, elaborate carvings and a broad-aisled nave: a 5th century limestone church in northwestern Syria is the architectural forerunner of France’s famed Notre-Dame cathedral.
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Video: Taking a look at the history of Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame will be rebuilt within five years and be “even more beautiful” than before, the French president vowed, as about $600m of donations poured in for the fire-ravaged cathedral.
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Notre-Dame reconstruction effort attracts nearly $1bn
The immediate priority is to secure Notre Dame’s vault, which has a gaping hole in the middle after its spire collapsed during Monday night’s fire
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In pictures: Heritage landmarks devastated by fires
Before Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, engulfed in flames on Monday, several heritage sites around the world have been either completely or partially destroyed by fires. Here are some examples.
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In pictures: Massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris under control
A huge fire swept through the roof of the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday evening, sending flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the sky. Parisian authorities have said the fire is now under control.
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French luxury billionaires pledge $339m to restore Notre-Dame cathedral
Pinault, the chairman and chief executive officer of Gucci owner Kering will donate the funds from their Artemis investment company
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French President Emmanuel Macron vows to rebuild Notre-Dame after devastating fire
France’s billionaire Pinault dynasty immediately pledged 100 million euros for the effort