Catacombs are underground burial chambers used by various cultures, but most closely associated with early Christianity. They are practical for disposing of the dead and can be expanded indefinitely. The Roman catacombs were originally designed for Christian martyrs and used for burial ceremonies and annual commemorations. They reveal interesting information about the people within them […]
The Paris catacombs, a network of tunnels beneath the city, are a popular tourist attraction with over 186 miles of tunnels filled with human skeletons. Originally limestone quarries, they were turned into mass graves in 1786 due to contamination and disease from improper burials. While some tunnels are open to the public, many are restricted […]
