The Catacombs of ancient Rome were used as burial places for Christians. Before Jesus, they were cremated, but after his death, they needed a place to bury the bodies. You were not allowed to bury people within the city limits of Rome, so they chose places outside the boundaries. They were built along at least 40 roads. The bodies were dressed in cloth and oils, and they had their name, date of death, and a religious symbol in their clothing.
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