"'The skeleton lay on the spot where the altar used to stand,' Mr Valke told The Telegraph. 'Only royal or other important figures were buried under the altar at the time.'"
"'If the DNA analysis confirms this, it would be a remarkable discovery within an important chapter in the history of Maastricht.'"
"'Nothing so far contradicts the theory that the remains are his,' said archaeologist Wim Dijkma, who has spent nearly 30 years searching for the musketeer's tomb."
A skeleton believed to be D'Artagnan was discovered during renovations at St Peter and Paul church in Wolder, Netherlands. Archaeologists found a musket ball fragment and a French coin in the grave, aligning with historical accounts of his death in 1673. D'Artagnan was buried near the church after being killed in battle. The grave's location suggests he was a high-status individual. DNA testing is underway to confirm the identity, with experts optimistic about the findings' significance for Maastricht's history.
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