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176-year-old time capsule found inside cross on top of Hungary’s Esztergom Cathedral
The cross sitting on top of Hungary’s largest church has been hiding a 176-year-old time capsule that was only recovered during renovation work this year.
Key points:
- A cylindrical capsule was placed inside the cross of the church in 1845
- Documents about the cathedral’s construction were found in near-perfect condition
- A new time capsule might be placed for future generations
The time capsule was discovered at the Esztergom Cathedral in January, but its contents, including documents relating to the building of the cathedral, were only made public on Thursday.
The sealed copper canister was found inside the cross on the 100-metre dome, the highest in Hungary, which survived being bombed during World War II.
The container was found to…
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