Two hundred and fifty years from now, Americans may get a glimpse of how their country saw itself in 2026. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this July 4 (Saturday), a massive stainless-steel time capsule weighing nearly 900 pounds will be buried near Philadelphia's Independence Hall, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence. Its instructions are simple: do not open until 2276.The project is part of the official America250 celebrations and is designed to serve as a snapshot of the nation at a historic milestone. "We want future generations to have a clear, authentic window into who we were at 250," said Rosie Rios, chairwoman of America250.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-gives-trump-greatest-increase-in-presidential-power-over-federal-agencies-overturns-90-year-old-precedent-what-it-means-1782799902878">US Supreme Court hands Trump 'greatest increase in presidential power' in 90 years. What can the POTUS do now?</a><h2>From eagle feathers to artificial intelligence</h2>The capsule's contents offer a surprisingly eclectic portrait of modern America. Every US state, along with five territories and several cultural and sporting organisations, contributed items intended to represent their identity.According to reports, Wisconsin submitted a feather from a bald eagle known as "Old Abe," a Civil War mascot named after President Abraham Lincoln. Ohio contributed a piece of fabric linked to the Wright brothers' pioneering aircraft, which achieved the world's first sustained powered flight in 1903.Maine chose a bone from the endangered North Atlantic right whale.California, meanwhile, went in a very different direction. Its contribution is a response generated by Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot, after being asked to predict what California might look like 250 years from now.America250 itself added a late-model orange iPhone, perhaps one of the most recognisable symbols of contemporary life.Other items include a Native American bookmark, a diamond from Arkansas, a traditional New Mexico cookie recipe and a commemorative pin celebrating the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 NBA championship.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-says-coming-weeks-could-be-decisive-for-us-iran-ties-warns-a-lot-more-game-to-play-1782867320050">JD Vance says coming weeks could be decisive for US-Iran ties, warns 'a lot more game to play'</a><h2>Built to survive for centuries</h2>Designing a container capable of surviving underground for 250 years proved almost as challenging as selecting the contents.Engineers rejected several ideas, including storing items inside a monument or using more elaborate shapes. Instead, they settled on a stainless-steel cylinder designed to minimise weak points such as seams and joints.The capsule will sit inside a metallic bell-shaped structure that creates an air pocket to help keep moisture away. It is also sealed with indium, a soft metal often used to create airtight barriers.Some items were excluded because experts doubted they would survive. A leather American football, for example, did not make the final cut.<h2>A message to the future</h2>America has experimented with time capsules before. One buried in 1876 was opened a century later in 1976, while another created during the bicentennial celebrations remains sealed in the National Archives until 2076.But the Philadelphia capsule is intended to last much longer.When Americans of 2276 finally open it, they will discover not only relics from the past, but also clues about what their ancestors valued, celebrated and worried about during the country's 250th year.As Rios put it, the goal is simple: to show future generations "what we valued, what we built, and how we saw ourselves as a nation." &nbsp;

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a 900-pound stainless-steel time capsule packed with items ranging from a Claude AI prediction to Civil War memorabilia will be buried near Independence Hall, with strict instructions not to open it until 2276. Here's what's inside.

Two hundred and fifty years from now, Americans may get a glimpse of how their country saw itself in 2026. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this July 4 (Saturday), a massive stainless-steel time capsule weighing nearly 900 pounds will be buried near Philadelphia's Independence Hall, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence. Its instructions are simple: do not open until 2276. The project is part of the official America250 celebrations and is designed to serve as a snapshot of the nation at a historic milestone. "We want future generations to have a clear, authentic window into who we were at 250," said Rosie Rios, chairwoman of America250. Also read | US Supreme Court hands Trump 'greatest increase in presidential power' in 90 years. What can the POTUS do now? From eagle feathers to artificial intelligence The capsule's contents offer a surprisingly eclectic portrait of modern America. Every US state, along with five territories and several cultural and sporting organisations, contributed items intended to represent their identity. According to reports, Wisconsin submitted a feather from a bald eagle known as "Old Abe," a Civil War mascot named after President Abraham Lincoln. Ohio contributed a piece of fabric linked to the Wright brothers' pioneering aircraft, which achieved the world's first sustained powered flight in 1903. Maine chose a bone from the endangered North Atlantic right whale. California, meanwhile, went in a very different direction. Its contribution is a response generated by Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot, after being asked to predict what California might look like 250 years from now. America250 itself added a late-model orange iPhone, perhaps one of the most recognisable symbols of contemporary life. Other items include a Native American bookmark, a diamond from Arkansas, a traditional New Mexico cookie recipe and a commemorative pin celebrating the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 NBA championship. Also read | JD Vance says coming weeks could be decisive for US-Iran ties, warns 'a lot more game to play' Built to survive for centuries Designing a container capable of surviving underground for 250 years proved almost as challenging as selecting the contents. Engineers rejected several ideas, including storing items inside a monument or using more elaborate shapes. Instead, they settled on a stainless-steel cylinder designed to minimise weak points such as seams and joints. The capsule will sit inside a metallic bell-shaped structure that creates an air pocket to help keep moisture away. It is also sealed with indium, a soft metal often used to create airtight barriers. Some items were excluded because experts doubted they would survive. A leather American football, for example, did not make the final cut. A message to the future America has experimented with time capsules before. One buried in 1876 was opened a century later in 1976, while another created during the bicentennial celebrations remains sealed in the National Archives until 2076. But the Philadelphia capsule is intended to last much longer. When Americans of 2276 finally open it, they will discover not only relics from the past, but also clues about what their ancestors valued, celebrated and worried about during the country's 250th year. As Rios put it, the goal is simple: to show future generations "what we valued, what we built, and how we saw ourselves as a nation."

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a 900-pound stainless-steel time capsule packed with items ranging from a Claude AI prediction to Civil War memorabilia will be buried near Independence Hall, with strict instructions not to open it until 2276. Here's what's inside.

Do not open until 2276: Inside the US time capsule that won't be opened for 250 years

Diana Spencer, the first wife of Charles III and mother of Prince William and Harry, became a global icon for her activism and glamour. However, the tragic tale of loss and heartbreak shook the whole world and the royal family to its very core and changed it forever. Now, after 34 years, a time capsule of the late Princess of Wales, which was buried at a London hospital, has been opened up after 30 years.<h2>What items have been revealed in Princess Diana's time capsule?</h2>Reportedly, the capsule was placed inside a wall at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London in 1991 with the help of two children who won a TV competition. As per reports, the items that have been unraveled from the time capsule are the relics of a pre-Internet-enabled age, an early pocket TV, a Kylie Minogue CD, a solar-powered calculator, and a copy of The Times newspaper.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gen-z-fed-up-with-working-from-home-and-wants-to-return-to-the-office-really-these-studies-claim-1756279339714">Gen Z fed up with working from home and wants to return to the office. Really? These studies claim...</a>&nbsp;According to reports, the items of Princess Diana's time capsule were decided via a competition run by the long-running British Children's TV show titled Blue Peter. The various items inside the capsule were chosen by two children, Sylvia Foulkes and David Watson, who had won the contest.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/miss-universe-india-2025-meet-22-year-old-manika-vishwakarma-winner-of-beauty-pageant-1755578469512">Miss Universe India 2025: All about Manika Vishwakarma, winner of beauty pageant</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, Diana had become the president of GOSH in 1989 and regularly visited the specialist children's hospital. She buried the container as part of a ceremony in March 1991, there to mark the laying of the foundation stone of the Variety Club Building, which was later in 1994.<h2>All about Diana Spencer: Life, marriage, and death</h2>Born in 1961, Diana Spencer was the fourth of five children of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Spencer, Viscountess Althorp (née Roche; 1936–2004). In 1981, while working as a nursery teacher's assistant, she became engaged to Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/krishna-janmashtami-2025-10-iconic-temples-in-india-to-celebrate-janmashtami-1755256917627">Krishna Janmashtami 2025: 10 Iconic temples in India to celebrate Janmashtami</a>&nbsp;Their wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in July 1981 and made her Princess of Wales.They separated in 1992, soon after the breakdown of their relationship became public knowledge. Their marital difficulties were widely publicised, and the couple divorced in 1996.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/independence-day-special-british-opium-trade-to-indian-kitchens-aloo-posto-the-dark-history-of-bengal-s-comfort-food-1755254495154">British opium trade to Indian kitchens- Dark history of Bengal's comfort food</a>&nbsp;Diana died in 1997 due to injuries resulting from a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris while her driver was fleeing the paps. The crash also resulted in the deaths of her companion, Dodi Fayed, and their driver, Henri Paul, who was also the acting security manager of Hôtel Ritz Paris. The funeral took place on September 6, which was one of the United Kingdom's highest viewing figures ever.&nbsp;

The time capsule of the late Princess of Wales, Diana Spencer, had buried a time capsule at a London hospital has now been opened after 30 years. Know what the items are which has been revealed.

Diana Spencer, the first wife of Charles III and mother of Prince William and Harry, became a global icon for her activism and glamour. However, the tragic tale of loss and heartbreak shook the whole world and the royal family to its very core and changed it forever. Now, after 34 years, a time capsule of the late Princess of Wales, which was buried at a London hospital, has been opened up after 30 years. What items have been revealed in Princess Diana's time capsule? Reportedly, the capsule was placed inside a wall at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London in 1991 with the help of two children who won a TV competition. As per reports, the items that have been unraveled from the time capsule are the relics of a pre-Internet-enabled age, an early pocket TV, a Kylie Minogue CD, a solar-powered calculator, and a copy of The Times newspaper. Also Read: Gen Z fed up with working from home and wants to return to the office. Really? These studies claim... According to reports, the items of Princess Diana's time capsule were decided via a competition run by the long-running British Children's TV show titled Blue Peter. The various items inside the capsule were chosen by two children, Sylvia Foulkes and David Watson, who had won the contest. Also Read: Miss Universe India 2025: All about Manika Vishwakarma, winner of beauty pageant For the unversed, Diana had become the president of GOSH in 1989 and regularly visited the specialist children's hospital. She buried the container as part of a ceremony in March 1991, there to mark the laying of the foundation stone of the Variety Club Building, which was later in 1994. All about Diana Spencer: Life, marriage, and death Born in 1961, Diana Spencer was the fourth of five children of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Spencer, Viscountess Althorp (née Roche; 1936–2004). In 1981, while working as a nursery teacher's assistant, she became engaged to Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. Also Read: Krishna Janmashtami 2025: 10 Iconic temples in India to celebrate Janmashtami Their wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in July 1981 and made her Princess of Wales. They separated in 1992, soon after the breakdown of their relationship became public knowledge. Their marital difficulties were widely publicised, and the couple divorced in 1996. Also Read: British opium trade to Indian kitchens- Dark history of Bengal's comfort food Diana died in 1997 due to injuries resulting from a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris while her driver was fleeing the paps. The crash also resulted in the deaths of her companion, Dodi Fayed, and their driver, Henri Paul, who was also the acting security manager of Hôtel Ritz Paris. The funeral took place on September 6, which was one of the United Kingdom's highest viewing figures ever.

The time capsule of the late Princess of Wales, Diana Spencer, had buried a time capsule at a London hospital has now been opened after 30 years. Know what the items are which has been revealed.

Princess Diana's time capsule opened 30 years later at London hospital; Know all about revealed items

During the demolition of an old high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, workers found a time capsule that had been buried for over a century. The contents of the capsule were shown&nbsp;to the public for the first time at a press conference held this week, as reported by CBS News.&nbsp;

During the event, Bob Olson, who serves as the director of facilities, infrastructure, and security at Owatonna Public Schools, mentioned that the capsule was found during the demolition of an old school building. According to the Owatonna People's Press, the school in question was the former Owatonna High School, which was built in 1921.

Olson told the construction crew to carefully remove a cornerstone during the demolition. They found a time capsule inside it, which had been placed there in 1920. Inside, they found many things, including an old student newspaper, reports about money, a list of important people, items from a local group, and even a booklet written in Czech. They also found out that there were only 327 students at the school back then.

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Elstad stated that they will sort through the documents in the capsule to find those directly connected to the school district. These selected items will be preserved and possibly exhibited at the new school district office and high school. Additionally, the Steele County Historical Society will also take some items for preservation and display purposes.

In&nbsp;a similar case,&nbsp;a dog in Florida, while digging the ground found an unexploded military bomb, which was decades old.

The pet parents placed the weapon back where his dog found it and then contacted the authorities. The bomb weighed approximately 10 pounds and measured around one foot in length.

According to a police report, the level of deterioration observed on the weapon suggested that it had been buried underground for a long&nbsp;period.

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In another incident, a nine-year-old boy found an unexploded hand grenade in his garden in Yarcombe, East Devon, England. The police safely removed and detonated the grenade in a nearby field.

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During the demolition of an old high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, workers found a time capsule that had been buried for over a century. The contents of the capsule were shown to the public for the first time at a press conference held this week, as reported by CBS News.

During the demolition of an old high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, workers found a time capsule that had been buried for over a century. The contents of the capsule were shown to the public for the first time at a press conference held this week, as reported by CBS News. During the event, Bob Olson, who serves as the director of facilities, infrastructure, and security at Owatonna Public Schools, mentioned that the capsule was found during the demolition of an old school building. According to the Owatonna People's Press, the school in question was the former Owatonna High School, which was built in 1921. Olson told the construction crew to carefully remove a cornerstone during the demolition. They found a time capsule inside it, which had been placed there in 1920. Inside, they found many things, including an old student newspaper, reports about money, a list of important people, items from a local group, and even a booklet written in Czech. They also found out that there were only 327 students at the school back then. Also read | Israel: Archaeologists excavate ancient 'Jesus midwife' tomb Elstad stated that they will sort through the documents in the capsule to find those directly connected to the school district. These selected items will be preserved and possibly exhibited at the new school district office and high school. Additionally, the Steele County Historical Society will also take some items for preservation and display purposes. In a similar case, a dog in Florida, while digging the ground found an unexploded military bomb, which was decades old. The pet parents placed the weapon back where his dog found it and then contacted the authorities. The bomb weighed approximately 10 pounds and measured around one foot in length. According to a police report, the level of deterioration observed on the weapon suggested that it had been buried underground for a long period. Also read | Megatitanosaur 'Shiva the destroyer' discovered in Argentina. This is what it looked like. Watch! In another incident, a nine-year-old boy found an unexploded hand grenade in his garden in Yarcombe, East Devon, England. The police safely removed and detonated the grenade in a nearby field. (With inputs from agencies)

100-year-old time capsule found during US high school demolition

A 130-year-old time capsule has revealed its secrets. It was buried in the base of a statue of a confederate German General, and the findings include bullets, buttons and currency from the US civil war.

130-year-old time capsule opened in US

A time capsule has been found underneath a 130-old statue of a Confederate general called Robert E. Lee in Richmond

After its discovery, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted "They found it!"&nbsp;

"This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for," he added.

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From artifacts to confederate memorabilia and even a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln, the long-sought-after item is expected to contain some hidden treasures, as per an article published in the newspaper in the year 1887.

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The box will be scanned via X-ray and will be opened on Tuesday at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT).

The previous apparent time capsule discovered by the crew at the base of the same statue contained three water-logged books, a photograph in a soggy cloth envelope, and a coin.&nbsp;

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The prevailing theory last week was that the lead box was left by a person, or persons, who oversaw the monument’s construction.

Robert E. Lee had commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. His statue in Richmond was erected in 1890 in the former capital of the Confederacy.

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Its removal was blocked by two lawsuits until a ruling from the supreme court of Virginia in September cleared the way for it to be dismantled. Crews searched for the time capsule then, digging and removing some massive stones, but were unable to locate it.

The statue became the focus of protests for racial justice last year following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minnesota.

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A time capsule has been found underneath a 130-old statue of a Confederate general called Robert E. Lee in Richmond After its discovery, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted "They found it!

A time capsule has been found underneath a 130-old statue of a Confederate general called Robert E. Lee in Richmond After its discovery, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted "They found it!" "This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for," he added. They found it! This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for. Conservators studying it—stay tuned for next steps! (Won’t be opened today) pic.twitter.com/3lWrsPGZd2 — Governor Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) December 27, 2021 × From artifacts to confederate memorabilia and even a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln, the long-sought-after item is expected to contain some hidden treasures, as per an article published in the newspaper in the year 1887. Also read | Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for first time The box will be scanned via X-ray and will be opened on Tuesday at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT). The previous apparent time capsule discovered by the crew at the base of the same statue contained three water-logged books, a photograph in a soggy cloth envelope, and a coin. The prevailing theory last week was that the lead box was left by a person, or persons, who oversaw the monument’s construction. Robert E. Lee had commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. His statue in Richmond was erected in 1890 in the former capital of the Confederacy. Also read | US: Charlottsville statue at the centre of deadly 2017 protests removed Its removal was blocked by two lawsuits until a ruling from the supreme court of Virginia in September cleared the way for it to be dismantled. Crews searched for the time capsule then, digging and removing some massive stones, but were unable to locate it. The statue became the focus of protests for racial justice last year following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minnesota. (With inputs from agencies)

Time capsule discovered underneath 130-year-old statue in Virginia

130 years ago, the US government buried a time capsule in the base of a sculpture of a Confederate general. On Wednesday, the time capsule revealed its secrets and gave rise to another mystery.

Last week, a shoebox-sized container was found near a granite pedestal of a statue of General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War.

Richmond, which served as the capital of the South during the bloody 1861-65 conflict, pulled down Lee's statue in September, joining a growing number of monuments to the pro-slavery Confederacy being demolished. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A newspaper article from 1887 reported that a time capsule was hidden in the massive stone base of the bronze statue. The time capsule contained items from the Civil War such as buttons, bullets, Confederate currency, maps, a Bible, as well as a picture of Abraham Lincoln's coffin.

In contrast, the time capsule opened Wednesday at the Department of Historical Resources in Richmond contained only three water-logged books, a photograph in a damp cloth envelope, and an unknown coin.

Among the books was the 1875 American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac, which acted as a guide for astronomers, surveyors, and navigators.

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There was also a book published in 1889, two years after the time capsule mentioned in the 1887 newspaper article was thought to have been buried, raising questions about its whereabouts and even if it ever existed.

The book titled "The Huguenot Lovers: A Tale of the Old Dominion" was written by C.P.E. Burgwyn, who listed himself on the title page as a consultant engineer with the Lee Monument Association.

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In the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a white Minnesota police officer, Lee's statue became the focus of protests for racial justice in Richmond last year.

Confederate South seceded from the United States during the Civil War and fought to maintain slavery that was abolished in the rest of the nation.

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130 years ago, the US government buried a time capsule in the base of a sculpture of a Confederate general. On Wednesday, the time capsule revealed its secrets and gave rise to another mystery.

130 years ago, the US government buried a time capsule in the base of a sculpture of a Confederate general. On Wednesday, the time capsule revealed its secrets and gave rise to another mystery. Last week, a shoebox-sized container was found near a granite pedestal of a statue of General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Richmond, which served as the capital of the South during the bloody 1861-65 conflict, pulled down Lee's statue in September, joining a growing number of monuments to the pro-slavery Confederacy being demolished. Also read | Memorial commemorating victims of Tiananmen Square massacre removed from Hong Kong varsity A newspaper article from 1887 reported that a time capsule was hidden in the massive stone base of the bronze statue. The time capsule contained items from the Civil War such as buttons, bullets, Confederate currency, maps, a Bible, as well as a picture of Abraham Lincoln's coffin. In contrast, the time capsule opened Wednesday at the Department of Historical Resources in Richmond contained only three water-logged books, a photograph in a damp cloth envelope, and an unknown coin. Among the books was the 1875 American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac, which acted as a guide for astronomers, surveyors, and navigators. Also read | Researchers discover world's oldest family tree, by analysing DNA from 5,700 years old tomb There was also a book published in 1889, two years after the time capsule mentioned in the 1887 newspaper article was thought to have been buried, raising questions about its whereabouts and even if it ever existed. The book titled "The Huguenot Lovers: A Tale of the Old Dominion" was written by C.P.E. Burgwyn, who listed himself on the title page as a consultant engineer with the Lee Monument Association. Watch | Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee removed In the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a white Minnesota police officer, Lee's statue became the focus of protests for racial justice in Richmond last year. Confederate South seceded from the United States during the Civil War and fought to maintain slavery that was abolished in the rest of the nation. (With inputs from agencies)

1875 almanac, other books found in a time capsule in US' Richmond

The word 'time capsule' has largely come to be associated with science fiction. But the discovery of a 'time capsule' at a magnificent Hungarian cathedral has generated renewed interest. It has come to light that the cross atop Esztergom Cathedral hid a 176-year-old 'time capsule'.

The discovery was made during renovation work. The 'time capsule' is a sealed copper container inside the cross on the 100-metre dome. This dome, which is the highest in the country, survived even the bombing that took place during Second World War.

The copper container was damaged by shrapnel but when historians opened it, they discovered documents in near-perfect condition relating to the cathedral's construction.&nbsp;

The church was built from 1822 onwards and Csaba Torok, director of the Cathedral's Treasury, said the papers gave a rare glimpse of the time when the church was built from 1822 onwards.

The cylindrical capsule was placed in the cross in 1845 by Archbishop Jozsef Kopacsy and chief architect Jozsef Hild, who took over after his predecessor was murdered.

"Archbishop Kopacsy knew he would not be able to complete the construction in his lifetime, so when the cross was finished he wanted to leave inside an imprint of the memory of the builders and of that era," Torok said.

The best moment was when they found the documents: one depicting milestones in the construction and a book containing names of clergymen and parishes.

"These were last touched by human hands when they were placed there 176 years ago, so somehow we felt a sudden connection in time," he said.

"Unfortunately, we did not find any coins from the period in the capsule so there was nothing to help pay for the renovation," he added, smiling.

The cathedral was built on Castle Hill, where a church was first founded over 1000 years ago. &nbsp;Its iron dome was built in Vienna and carried in sections down the Danube on barges.

For its consecration in 1856, Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt composed a mass. But the cathedral was still not finished, with the main portico and interior only completed later in the 19th century.

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The word 'time capsule' has largely come to be associated with science fiction. But the discovery of a 'time capsule' at a magnificent Hungarian cathedral has generated renewed interest.

The word 'time capsule' has largely come to be associated with science fiction. But the discovery of a 'time capsule' at a magnificent Hungarian cathedral has generated renewed interest. It has come to light that the cross atop Esztergom Cathedral hid a 176-year-old 'time capsule'. The discovery was made during renovation work. The 'time capsule' is a sealed copper container inside the cross on the 100-metre dome. This dome, which is the highest in the country, survived even the bombing that took place during Second World War. The copper container was damaged by shrapnel but when historians opened it, they discovered documents in near-perfect condition relating to the cathedral's construction. The church was built from 1822 onwards and Csaba Torok, director of the Cathedral's Treasury, said the papers gave a rare glimpse of the time when the church was built from 1822 onwards. The cylindrical capsule was placed in the cross in 1845 by Archbishop Jozsef Kopacsy and chief architect Jozsef Hild, who took over after his predecessor was murdered. "Archbishop Kopacsy knew he would not be able to complete the construction in his lifetime, so when the cross was finished he wanted to leave inside an imprint of the memory of the builders and of that era," Torok said. The best moment was when they found the documents: one depicting milestones in the construction and a book containing names of clergymen and parishes. "These were last touched by human hands when they were placed there 176 years ago, so somehow we felt a sudden connection in time," he said. "Unfortunately, we did not find any coins from the period in the capsule so there was nothing to help pay for the renovation," he added, smiling. The cathedral was built on Castle Hill, where a church was first founded over 1000 years ago. Its iron dome was built in Vienna and carried in sections down the Danube on barges. For its consecration in 1856, Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt composed a mass. But the cathedral was still not finished, with the main portico and interior only completed later in the 19th century. (With inputs from agencies)

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