France Medieval Built: 1194-1220 AD UNESCO

Chartres Cathedral

Chartres Cathedral is a major historical site in France associated with the medieval period. The surviving structures and archaeological record make it a key reference point for regional history.

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Chartres Cathedral

France

Longitude: 1.486

Latitude: 48.447

Historical Significance

The site helps document political power, religious practice, architecture, and daily life in its era. It remains an important landmark for historical research, education, and cultural memory.

Facts

Fact 1

Historical Period

Chartres Cathedral is commonly dated to 1194-1220 AD.

Fact 2

Geographic Context

The site is located in present-day France at approximately longitude 1.4860 and latitude 48.4470.

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