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    STORY: EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN REFILED TO UPDATE THE FIRST LINE OF SCRIPT FROM 'NOTRE-DAME IS SET TO REOPEN ON DECEMBER 7' TO 'NOTRE-DAME HAS RISEN FROM THE ASHES'After more than five years of reconstruction following a devastating fire that destroyed the cathedral, Notre-Dame has risen from the ashes.Here’s a look at the key figures behind the restoration of the Paris icon.:: 1163Eleven hundred and sixty-three marks the year when the first stone of the cathedral was laid.A medieval Gothic masterpiece, Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the French capital's most beloved and visited monuments.Its stunning stained-glass windows and carved stone gargoyles have long been celebrated in books and movies.:: 840 millionMore than eight hundred and forty million euros, that's $882 million, have been donated to restore the cathedral, according to Macron's office.There will even be leftover funds for further investments in the building.:: 500Five hundred is the number of workers who have been present on site every day.From craftsmen skilled in stone and metalwork to carpenters, stained-glass artists, and organ builders, they have all contributed to what President Emmanuel Macron called the "project of a century.":: 2,000Two thousand is the number of pieces that make up the roof’s framework.The oak came from centuries-old trees and was forged together using medieval techniques.:: 5Five years is how long it took to restore the cathedral to its full glory.The stone and paintings, which had blackened over time, have been thoroughly cleaned. Furniture has also been renovated or replaced.Officials say it will be more beautiful than ever.:: 15 millionAnd about fifteen million is the number of visitors the cathedral is expected to welcome every year.There is an ongoing debate in France over whether visitors should be charged for entry. The Church is against it, and for now visiting remains free.

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