After Draining A 200-Year-Old Parisian Canal, Everyone Were Astonished In What They’ve Discovered

Published on 03/25/2021
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Its Fascinating History

Two more canals were built for the same purpose in the years that followed. The Canal Saint-Denis and the Canal de l’Ourcq were being built by the authorities. Above it had a 3.4-meter diameter and a 108-kilometer length. It ran from Port-Aux-Perches to the Bassin de la Villette, from where it joined the Canal Saint-Martin. It’s helpful to note that they’re all hundreds of years old.

Its Fascinating History

Its Fascinating History

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During The French Revolution

The Canal Saint-Martin is the most well-known of the three canals. From the Arsenal Basin to the Place de la Bastille, it ran under the plain. Many people remember these incidents as pivotal points in the French Revolution, which lasted from 1789 to 1799. Right here, an attempted attack on the jail occurred. As you can see, it has a long and illustrious history. People became interested in finding out what was concealed under the ground for this reason.

During The French Revolution

During The French Revolution

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