The Mysteries Inside of A 200 Year Old Parisian Canal Are Finally Revealed

Published on March 12, 2023
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Lots Of Waste

The first drainage of the Canal Saint-Martin occurred in 2001, during which more than 40 tons of waste, including gold pennies, bombshells, and bullets, were removed. They even discovered a car from the same era. However, the question remained: what could the authorities expect to uncover during this latest draining operation?

Lots Of Waste

Lots Of Waste

A High Cost

The daunting task of draining the Canal Saint-Martin had begun, and it took three months to remove nearly 3 million cubic feet of water. Despite the city’s expenditure of over $10 million to perform the draining operation, it was deemed a necessary procedure.

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A High Cost

A High Cost