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If you'd like to explore the Roman catacombs - and Rome's other ancient wonders - with guides passionate about the history and culture of the Eternal City, consider Through Eternity Tours. Save 5% on any public or private tour with the discount code TOLDINSTONE2022:
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Over the course of two centuries, millions of Romans were buried in the vast network of subterranean cemeteries that we know as the catacombs. This video explores the genesis, construction, and ultimate abandonment of the ancient world's most fascinating necropolis.
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
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If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 The Roman catacombs
1:31 Cremation and burial
2:31 Rome's cemeteries
3:08 Catacombs - private, Jewish, Christian
3:41 Building the catacombs
4:14 Burial in the catacombs
4:55 Art and inscriptions
5:57 Martyrs and pilgrims
6:34 Decline and abandonment
7:28 Through Eternity Tours
If you'd like to explore the Roman catacombs - and Rome's other ancient wonders - with guides passionate about the history and culture of the Eternal City, consider Through Eternity Tours. Save 5% on any public or private tour with the discount code TOLDINSTONE2022:
througheternity.com/en/rome-tours
You might also be interested in Through Eternity's YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCAJzH7VEON7GvqeUOw2D0Rg
Over the course of two centuries, millions of Romans were buried in the vast network of subterranean cemeteries that we know as the catacombs. This video explores the genesis, construction, and ultimate abandonment of the ancient world's most fascinating necropolis.
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 The Roman catacombs
1:31 Cremation and burial
2:31 Rome's cemeteries
3:08 Catacombs - private, Jewish, Christian
3:41 Building the catacombs
4:14 Burial in the catacombs
4:55 Art and inscriptions
5:57 Martyrs and pilgrims
6:34 Decline and abandonment
7:28 Through Eternity Tours
