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Detailed explanation-1: -The most precious treasure of the Notre Dame is a relic revered as the ‘Crown of Thorns’ worn by Jesus Christ before his crucifixion. The Crown of Thorns is Paris’ equivalent of the Crown Jewels, and is encased in a gold and glass container commissioned by Napoleon.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was kept in the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris until 15 April 2019, when it was rescued from a fire and moved to the Louvre Museum. Reproductions of the crown are available to tourists from shops in Jerusalem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Crown of Thorns, wreath of thorns that was placed on the head of Jesus Christ at his crucifixion, whereby the Roman soldiers mocked his title “King of the Jews.” The relic purported to be the Crown of Thorns was transferred from Jerusalem to Constantinople by 1063.

Detailed explanation-4: -Relics of St. Denis and St. Genevieve: The bones, teeth or hair of these patron saints of Paris were held in the now-collapsed spire of the cathedral. Other Christian artifacts: Notre Dame also held a nail believed to have been used in the crucifixion and a piece of wood believed to be a piece of the cross.

Detailed explanation-5: -You will find The Crown of Thorns has been housed at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and this is a circle of canes that are braided and held together by gold threads and the thorns were then attached to the braided circle, that measures 21cm in diameter.