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		+	* Cemetourism.
	* Crypt.		* Crypt.
	* Global undergrounds - exploring cities within.		* Global undergrounds - exploring cities within.

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−	The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture (third edition) was published in 1980. It was created for Penguin Reference and compiled by John Fleming, Hugh Honour and Nikolaus Pevsner.	+	The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture (third edition) was published in 1980. It was created for Penguin Reference and compiled by John Fleming, Hugh Honour and Nikolaus Pevsner. It defines a catacomb as: ‘An underground cemetery, sometimes on several levels, consisting of linked galleries and chambers with recesses for tombs (loculi).’

−	It ~~defines a~~ catacomb ~~as: ‘An~~ underground ~~cemetery, sometimes on several levels~~, ~~consisting~~ of ~~linked galleries and chambers with recesses for tombs (loculi)~~.’	+	It is believed that the term catacomb was first used to describe a third century Christian underground burial chamber located outside Rome. During this period, it was illegal to bury the dead within the walls of the city.

−	~~It is believed that the term catacomb~~ was ~~first~~ used ~~to describe~~ a ~~third century~~ Christian ~~underground burial chamber located outside of Rome~~. ~~During this period, it was illegal to bury the dead within~~ the walls ~~of the city~~.	+	This manner of burial was used in other parts of Italy, where a tradition of fresco painting on catacomb walls emerged as an early form of Christian art. Carvings also decorate the walls in some instances.

−	This manner of burial was used in other parts of Italy, where a tradition of fresco painting on catacomb walls emerged as a form of early Christian art. Carvings also decorate the walls in some instances.	+	Catacombs fell out of fashion before the sixth century, but they became more popular again in the 1700s, when subterranean building was common in many parts of the world.
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−	Catacombs fell out of fashion before the sixth century, but they became more ~~commonplace~~ again in the 1700s, ~~where the~~ subterranean building ~~technique~~ was ~~used for various purposes~~ in many parts of the world.	+

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	* San Gennaro catacombs in Naples.		* San Gennaro catacombs in Naples.
	* Paris catacombs (which hold the bones of more than six million people and was used by the French Resistance during the Second World war).		* Paris catacombs (which hold the bones of more than six million people and was used by the French Resistance during the Second World war).
−	* Odessa catacombs (which ~~are not used for burial purposes, but~~ were ~~instead~~ used for mining purposes).	+	* Odessa catacombs (which were used for mining not for burial purposes).

−	London has its own catacombs, including ~~the~~ those of Highgate Cemetery. These brick vaulted structures - referred to as the Terrace catacombs - are believed to be one of the earliest examples of asphalted construction in England.	+	London has its own catacombs, including those of Highgate Cemetery. These brick vaulted structures - referred to as the Terrace catacombs - are believed to be one of the earliest examples of asphalted construction in England.

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−	Dating from the 1830s, this structure has separate recesses for 825 coffins, including one for the British surgeon, Robert Liston. Liston specialised in amputations and introduced the use of anaesthesia - outside of the United States - for operations.	+	Dating from the 1830s, this structure has separate recesses for 825 coffins, including one for the British surgeon, Robert Liston. Liston specialised in amputations and introduced the use of anaesthesia - outside the United States - for operations.

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	These are some of the coffins stored in the recesses of Highgate cemetery's catacombs.		These are some of the coffins stored in the recesses of Highgate cemetery's catacombs.

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	London has its own catacombs, including the those of Highgate Cemetery. These brick vaulted structures - referred to as the Terrace catacombs - are believed to be one of the earliest examples of asphalted construction in England.		London has its own catacombs, including the those of Highgate Cemetery. These brick vaulted structures - referred to as the Terrace catacombs - are believed to be one of the earliest examples of asphalted construction in England.
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		+	These are some of the coffins stored in the recesses of Highgate cemetery's catacombs.
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	Dating from the 1830s, this structure has separate recesses for 825 coffins, including one for the British surgeon, Robert Liston. Liston specialised in amputations and introduced the use of anaesthesia - outside of the United States - for operations.		Dating from the 1830s, this structure has separate recesses for 825 coffins, including one for the British surgeon, Robert Liston. Liston specialised in amputations and introduced the use of anaesthesia - outside of the United States - for operations.
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	* Ossuary.		* Ossuary.
	* The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.		* The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
		+	* Tunnelling.
		+	* Underground.

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−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]]	+	* Crypt.
		+	* Global undergrounds - exploring cities within.
		+	* Mausoleum.
		+	* Ossuary.
		+	* The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture (third edition) was published in 1980. It was created for Penguin Reference and compiled by John Fleming, Hugh Honour and Nikolaus Pevsner.

It defines a catacomb as: ‘An underground cemetery, sometimes on several levels, consisting of linked galleries and chambers with recesses for tombs (loculi).’

It is believed that the term catacomb was first used to describe a third century Christian underground burial chamber located outside of Rome. During this period, it was illegal to bury the dead within the walls of the city.

This manner of burial was used in other parts of Italy, where a tradition of fresco painting on catacomb walls emerged as a form of early Christian art. Carvings also decorate the walls in some instances.

Catacombs fell out of fashion before the sixth century, but they became more commonplace again in the 1700s, where the subterranean building technique was used for various purposes in many parts of the world.

Some noteworthy examples include:

* San Gennaro catacombs in Naples.
* Paris catacombs (which hold the bones of more than six million people and was used by the French Resistance during the Second World war).
* Odessa catacombs (which are not used for burial purposes, but were instead used for mining purposes).

London has its own catacombs, including the those of Highgate Cemetery. These brick vaulted structures - referred to as the Terrace catacombs - are believed to be one of the earliest examples of asphalted construction in England.

Dating from the 1830s, this structure has separate recesses for 825 coffins, including one for the British surgeon, Robert Liston. Liston specialised in amputations and introduced the use of anaesthesia - outside of the United States - for operations.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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