The Bone-Dark Origins of the Paris Catacombs - Millions of Skeletons Underground

Uncover the sinister history behind the world-famous Paris Catacombs. In the 18th century, the City of Light was plagued by overcrowded cemeteries spewing "cadaverous vapors" and the threat of deadly sinkholes from abandoned underground quarries. FULL BLOG ARTICLE https://s-mx.cc/RdhNd To solve these terrifying problems, millions of skeletons from Paris' graveyards were exhumed at night and rehoused in the vacant quarry tunnels below the city streets. This macabre underground ossuary known as the Paris Catacombs became both a mass grave during the French Revolution and a morbidly fascinating tourist attraction. Explore the eerie bone-lined tunnels that stretch for miles and see the haunting artistry of millions of skulls and bones stacked into archways and sculptures in this unique burial site born from urban overcrowding. Discover the dark origins of one of the world's most famous catacombs. Subscribe the Channel: https://s-mx.cc/subs-c2c Donate Us: https://s-mx.cc/donate-c2c Store: https://www.nextsalelk.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexxtsale Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextsalelk Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nextsalelk Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextsalelk More on: https://s-mx.cc/subs-c2c Thank You!