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Catacombs Definition
Catacombs are underground passageways or tunnels built by ancient Romans. Christians in Rome used catacombs to bury the dead..The structure may have twists and turns and sometimes include meeting rooms and chapels. It is an underground cemetery with rooms and chambers. Painted decorations were seen in the catacombs.
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