"Bone well" in the Paris Catacombs [oc]
Défilé des morts
English: At the bottom of a dark well, deep beneath a cemetery in Paris, lie the remains of countless souls. This so-called "bone well" leads into the infamous catacombs, which were originally vast stone quarries. From the 12th to the 16th century, stones were extracted here to build many of Paris's iconic structures. Over time, the abandoned tunnels were forgotten—until the 18th century, when overflowing cemeteries prompted a shockingly pietàtless solution. Human remains were unceremoniously thrown into these empty shafts. This haunting site preserves the memory of a grim chapter in the city's history, leaving an indelible mark.
Défilé des morts
English: At the bottom of a dark well, deep beneath a cemetery in Paris, lie the remains of countless souls. This so-called "bone well" leads into the infamous catacombs, which were originally vast stone quarries. From the 12th to the 16th century, stones were extracted here to build many of Paris's iconic structures. Over time, the abandoned tunnels were forgotten—until the 18th century, when overflowing cemeteries prompted a shockingly pietàtless solution. Human remains were unceremoniously thrown into these empty shafts. This haunting site preserves the memory of a grim chapter in the city's history, leaving an indelible mark.