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Skeleton Found in Maastricht May Belong to d'Artagnan

3/28/2026

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Archaeologists in Maastricht, Netherlands, potentially identified the remains of d'Artagnan, the famed musketeer, after a skeleton was found beneath the altar of St. Peter and Paul Church during renovations.
The skeleton contains a musket ball and a 1660 coin, evidence of possible historical significance.
Archaeologist Wim Dijkman said DNA tests will compare samples from the skeleton to d'Artagnan's descendants to confirm the identity.

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Archaeologists in Maastricht, Netherlands, potentially identified the remains of d'Artagnan, the famed musketeer, after a skeleton was found beneath the altar of St. Peter and Paul Church during renovations.
The skeleton contains a musket ball and a 1660 coin, evidence of possible historical significance.
Archaeologist Wim Dijkman said DNA tests will compare samples from the skeleton to d'Artagnan's descendants to confirm the identity.