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Why Notre Dame's Gargoyles Are More Than Art
S18 E3 - 2m 48s
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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