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A '''catacomb''' is an underground [[cemetery]] consisting of a gallery with recesses for [[tomb]]s. <ref> [Oxford English Dictionary] </ref>   

A '''catacomb''' is an underground [[cemetery]] consisting of a gallery with recesses for [[tomb]]s.<ref>Oxford English Dictionary</ref>  Catacombs are present in many [[city|cities]] around the [[world]].  

 

Catacombs are present in many [[city|cities]] around the [[world]].  

 

== Roman Catacombs ==

== Roman Catacombs ==

The catacombs in [[Rome]] were [[underground]] [[tunnel]]s and [[burial]] galleries for [[Christian]] [[martyr]]s in ancient Rome.  Christians would recognize the contributions of these martyrs by attending ceremonies in the catacombs on the anniversaries of the [[death]]s of the martyrs.

The catacombs in [[Rome]] were [[underground]] [[tunnel]]s and [[burial]] galleries for [[Christian]] [[martyr]]s in ancient Rome.  Christians would recognize the contributions of these martyrs by attending ceremonies in the catacombs on the anniversaries of the [[death]]s of the martyrs.

[[category:Christian History]]

[[Category:Christian History]]

== French Catacombs ==

== French Catacombs ==

The Catacombs in Paris, France are a series of tunnels converted into a mass grave during the 18th century in order to alleviate the problem of overcrowding in the cemeteries in the city.  The monks responsible for cleaning and arranging the remains organized them into piles and patterns ranging from Xs to crosses.  There are estimated to be the remains of 5 to 6 million people in the Parisian catacombs.<ref>The Catacombs of Paris[http://www.showcaves.com/english/fr/misc/Catacombs.html]</ref>  The tunnels are a popular tourist spot today, however there are sometimes issues with tourists stealing a bone or two as a souvenir.

The Catacombs in [[Paris]], [[France]] are a series of tunnels converted into a mass grave during the 18th century in order to alleviate the problem of overcrowding in the cemeteries in the city.  The monks responsible for cleaning and arranging the remains organized them into piles and patterns ranging from Xs to crosses.  There are estimated to be the remains of 5 to 6 million people in the Parisian catacombs.<ref>[http://www.showcaves.com/english/fr/misc/Catacombs.html The Catacombs of Paris]</ref>  The tunnels are a popular tourist spot today, however there are sometimes issues with tourists stealing a bone or two as a souvenir.