Catacomb Collection (#4)

Early Christian Funerary Mosaic, (Roman), 4th century. From the Catacomb of Hermes, Sousse, Tunisia. The fish and anchor are symbols of Christ and his faithful followers. At Sousse Museum, Tunisia

Detail of early Christian funerary inscription from the Catacombs of Rome, c3rd century. The Catacombs of Rome are ancient underground burial chambers under Rome, most famous for Christian burials

North London Cemetery, Highgate, 1838. View showing the Lebanon Catacombs, terrace and sepulchres built in the Egyptian style popular at this time. Wood engraving 1838

Catacomb of the Capuchin (Franciscan) convent, Palermo, Sicily, 1833
Catacomb of the Capuchin (Franciscan) convent, Palermo, Sicily, with remains of departed Friars, 1833

Magic lantern slide circa 1900, Victorian social history. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way

A guide catacomb Pozzuoli Drawing group drawings
A guide in a catacomb near Pozzuoli, Drawing from a group of drawings of landscapes and cityscapes in Italy (Rome, Tivoli, Civita Castellana and Pozzuoli), catacombs, guide (conducted tour)

Tomb in Moudjeleia
Antique illustration of a Tomb in Moudjeleia

Cross section illustration of pyramid

The catacombs of St. Callixtus
Illustration of the catacombs of St. Callixtus

BEIT JIBRIN: TOMBS. Loculi in the main chamber of an ancient tomb at Beit Jibrin. Photogrpah, early 20th century

Ceiling Painting From Catacomb Of St. Callixtus, Rome

St. Callixtus catacombs in Rome

Catacomb of St. Thraso and St. Saturninus
Antique Illustration of a Catacomb of St. Thraso and St. Saturninus

Christ teaching surrounded by the Apostles
Antique illustration of a Christ teaching surrounded by the Apostles, crypt of Ampliatus in the Catacombs of St. Domitilla in Rome

Tomb of Hafs
Antique illustration of a Tomb of Hafs

glasgow, architecture, house of God, church, religion, dome, monument, christian
Glasgow; Cathedral; 1880; the Crypt

The Crypt of Gerards Hall, London

The Crypt of Guildhall, London

The Church of St. Faith, the Crypt of Old St. Pauls, from a View by Hollar, London
The Church of St. Faith, the Crypt of Old St. Paul s, from a View by Hollar, London

Norman Architecture, Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral

Tomb of the Late Duke of Wellington, in the Crypt of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1854

Source Size = 4999 x 3757
St. Stephens Crypt, Westminster, London, 1870

Source Size = 3778 x 2529
New Chapel for Early Morning Service in the Crypt of St. Pauls Cathedral, London

Source Size = 3780 x 2094
Crypt of the Guildhall, London, Uk

Source Size = 1976 x 1809
The Crypt under Lambes Chapel, Monkwell Street, London, UK

Source Size = 3952 x 2813
The Crypt under Old St. Stephens Chapel, Westminster, Now in Course of Restoration

Aberdeen, East Church, The Crypt, 1885, UK

Plan of the Entrances to the Catacombs and the Quarries in Paris, 1844 (engraving)
XIR194145 Plan of the Entrances to the Catacombs and the Quarries in Paris, 1844 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

ROMAN CATACOMBS. Corridor in the Cappuccino Catacombs with skulls as ornamentation, Rome, Italy. Stereograph, c1897

ROMAN CATACOMBS. The Catacombs of Saint Callistus and the Chapel of Saint Cecilia, on the Appian Way, Rome. Drawing, late 19th century

EARLY CHRISTIAN SYMBOL. An allusion to the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. After a 3rd-century painting in the Roman catacombs

Dutch dolmen
Dolmen (=Hunebed), ancient Neolithic burial chamber tomb from about 3500 BC, Drenthe, The Netherlands

Beautiful morning for the Kings
Horizontal image of The Tombs of the Kings, Paphos, Cyprus. The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north-west of Paphos harbour in Cyprus

Catacomb of the Capuchin (Franciscan) convent, Palermo, with remains of departed Friars. Woodcut of 1833

Egypt, Saqqara, The pyramid of Teti, Burial chamber
Egypt - Saqqara. The pyramid of Teti. Burial chamber. Detail of Pyramid text on passage wall

Egypt, Cairo, Mit Rahina, Saqqara Necropolis, decorated burial chamber in Unas pyramid at ancient Memphis
Egypt - Cairo - Mit Rahina, ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara necropolis. Unas pyramid, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Interior, burial chamber

View of the catacombs at Alexandria (Egypt) from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1804
Egypt - 19th century - Interior View of the Catacombs at Alexandria, engraving from Luigi Mayers " Views in Egypt", 1804

Italy, Latium region, Rome, Hypogeum of the Aurelians, niche with mural depicting twelve apostles, in Burial chamber
Italy - Latium region - Rome - Hypogeum of the Aurelians. Burial chamber, niche with mural painting depicting the twelve apostles, 3rd century A.D

Egypt, Alexandria, Catacombs of Kom-esh-Shuqafa, Interior of the hypogeum
Egypt - Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom-esh-Shuqafa. Interior of the hypogeum

Paris Catacombs. The Catacombs of Paris (Catacombes de Paris) are an underground ossuary (final resting place of human skeletal remains) in Paris, France

Priscilla Catacomb. ca. 200-250. ITALY. Rome. Catacombs of Priscilla. Room of the Fratio Panis. Paleo-christian art. Architecture

MALTA. Rabat. Catacombs of Saint Paul. Saint

Peru, Lima. The San Francisco Catacombs

Austria, Melk, Melk Abbey (aka Benediktinerstift). Ornate baroque church. St. John the Baptists Altar, remains of a catacomb saint in glass case

ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome: colored line engraving, 19th century

ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW Christian widow and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome. Line engraving, 19th century

Interior of Christian tombs in St. Pauls catacombs on Malta, Europe

Christian tombs, St. Pauls catacombs, Rabat, Malta, Europe

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Explore the hidden depths of history and venture into the mysterious world of catacombs. From the renowned Paris Catacombs in France to the ancient Catacombs of Callixtus in Rome, these underground labyrinths hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Step back in time as you wander through the eerie chambers adorned with skulls and bones, a haunting reminder of mortality. In Paris, descend into the depths beneath the city streets and witness a macabre display of human remains neatly arranged along narrow corridors. This labyrinthine network stretches for miles, offering a chilling glimpse into centuries past. Travel further east to Giza, Egypt, where an illustration reveals the interior of the Great Pyramid. Marvel at its grandeur and imagine how it once served as a final resting place for pharaohs and nobles. Journeying back to Rome, Italy, you'll find yourself immersed in an underground world that dates back to ancient times. The Catacombs of Callixtus stand as a testament to early Christianity's perseverance amidst persecution. Walk among intricate frescoes depicting scenes from mythology or biblical stories like Hercules battling Hydra or The Samaritan woman at the well. Venturing southward towards Sicily lies another captivating site - Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo. Here, mummified bodies dressed in their finest attire line stone walls creating an eerie yet fascinating spectacle. As you explore these catacombs across Europe and beyond, marvel at their architectural wonders - from ornate ceilings adorned with delicate carvings to vast chambers filled with historical artifacts. These subterranean worlds offer glimpses into civilizations long gone but not forgotten.