Summary
Remains believed to be those of the French musketeer d'Artagnan have been discovered under a church in Maastricht, Netherlands. The skeleton and other evidence, like a coin and musket ball, suggest a strong link to d'Artagnan, but scientists await DNA tests to confirm the identity.
Key Facts
- Remains were found under the floor of a church in Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Charles de Batz de Castelmore, known as d'Artagnan, was a French musketeer who died during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673.
- The skeleton was found beneath where the church altar stood 200 years ago.
- An archaeologist involved in the excavation advised waiting for DNA results to confirm the skeleton's identity.
- Evidence found with the skeleton includes a musket ball and a coin from 1660.
- D'Artagnan was a historical figure who became famous through Alexandre Dumas' stories as a character in "The Three Musketeers."
- The site is being studied to understand details like the age and gender of the remains.
