Catacomb

Catacomb

/ˈka-tə-ˌkōm/

noun

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(often plural) an underground chamber with recesses for graves

“As an eerie, powerful monument, the Catacombs[of Paris] connect the present with centuries of history, where the stories of the Parisian people continue to inspire and haunt visitors from all walks of life.”

— Friends of Fondation de France