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The Catacombs of Paris were originally underground quarries, not intended to serve as a burial place. These quarries were initially used for mining limestone, which was used to construct many of the city's buildings. As the city expanded and grew, the extensive quarrying created a network of underground tunnels and caverns beneath Paris.
In the late 18th century, due to the overcrowding of cemeteries and the unsanitary conditions they created, the decision was made to repurpose these underground quarries as a burial site. The bones from various cemeteries were transferred to these quarries to alleviate the issues caused by the overflowing graveyards. This transformation turned the former quarries into what we now know as the Catacombs of Paris. The bones were arranged in a systematic manner, creating the eerie and elaborate displays that visitors see today.
The Catacombs of Paris were originally underground quarries, not intended to serve as a burial place. These quarries were initially used for mining limestone, which was used to construct many of the city's buildings. As the city expanded and grew, the extensive quarrying created a network of underground tunnels and caverns beneath Paris.
In the late 18th century, due to the overcrowding of cemeteries and the unsanitary conditions they created, the decision was made to repurpose these underground quarries as a burial site. The bones from various cemeteries were transferred to these quarries to alleviate the issues caused by the overflowing graveyards. This transformation turned the former quarries into what we now know as the Catacombs of Paris. The bones were arranged in a systematic manner, creating the eerie and elaborate displays that visitors see today.
