"Stunning Moment: Oak Trusses Soar to Restore Notre Dame Cathedral's Roof"

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"Stunning Moment: Oak Trusses Soar to Restore Notre Dame Cathedral's Roof"
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Massive oak trusses weighing 7 to 7.5 tons were hoisted onto Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as part of the ongoing reconstruction efforts following the devastating fire in 2019. The trusses, constructed using medieval techniques, will replace the roof and restore the iconic silhouette of the cathedral. Despite the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024, work will continue to meet the goal of completing the restoration by December 2024.

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