Why Notre Dame's Gargoyles Are More Than Art
Clip: Season 18 Episode 3 | 2m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
While most people assume they are merely decorative works of art...
People often assume they're simply decorative but the gargoyles are vital to the structure of Notre Dame, serving as part of the water drainage system. Still in use today, when the drainage system was built in the Middle Ages, it led to significant architectural advancements for the cathedral.
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Why Notre Dame's Gargoyles Are More Than Art
Clip: Season 18 Episode 3 | 2m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
People often assume they're simply decorative but the gargoyles are vital to the structure of Notre Dame, serving as part of the water drainage system. Still in use today, when the drainage system was built in the Middle Ages, it led to significant architectural advancements for the cathedral.
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