In Ukraine and Russia, catacomb (used in the local languages' plural katakomby) also refers to the network of abandoned caves and tunnels earlier used to mine stone, especially limestone.

catacomb, subterranean cemetery composed of galleries or passages with side recesses for tombs.

The Paris Catacombs The Paris Catacombs have temporarily closed their doors as the site undergoes major renovation works. It will reopen in Spring 2026. Read more about this

Catacomb refers to a network of underground burial galleries, the design of which originated in Ancient Rome. The word now refers to any network of caves, grottos, or subterranean place …

Catacomb has come to refer to different kinds of underground chambers and passageways. The catacombs of Paris are abandoned stone quarries that were not used for burials until 1787.

In some catacomb regions, particularly in those thought to have developed from arenaria, including parts of the Vigna Randanini, Labicana, Monteverde, and Priscilla cemeteries, the …

🏛️ Paris Catacombs: An Underground Journey through History The Catacombs of Paris are one of the capital's most fascinating and mysterious sites. This immense underground ossuary, …