Thesaurus Term/Concept: CATACOMB (FUNERARY)

Identifier 91386
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A funerary site, either totally or partially underground, for the depositing of the dead. Often found in cemeteries in the form of a circular or semi-circular sunken area comprising of several galleries with vault entrances built into the side.

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