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Mummies in the Capuchin catacombs of Palermo, Italy.

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Child mummies in Sicily's Capuchin Catacombs to be X-rayed

The mummified and skeletal remains of more than 160 children lie preserved in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo in northern Sicily, and soon, scientists hope to uncover some of the mysteries surrounding their lives and deaths using X-ray technology.

The catacombs contain at least 1,284 mummified and skeletonized corpses of varying ages, according to the new research project's website. The catacombs were in use from the late 1590s to 1880, although two additional bodies were buried there in the early 20th century, according to the Palermo Catacombs website.

The upcoming investigation, funded by the U.K.'s Arts and Humanities Research Council, will be the first to exclusively focus on children housed in the underground crypts and corridors. Read more.

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These signs usually bear the name and date of death of the mummified individual. Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo.

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What is Ossuary

Ossuary - Wikipedia

An ossuary is a building or chamber used to store human skeletal remains. The word ossuary comes from the Latin word "os", meaning "bone". Ossuaries are often used in places where burial space is scarce, such as in cities or on small islands.

There are many different types of ossuaries, including:

Crypts: These are underground chambers that are often located beneath churches or cathedrals.

Catacombs: These are underground tunnels that are used to store human remains.

Ossuaries attached to churches: These are small buildings or chapels that are attached to churches and are used to store human remains.

Ossuaries in cemeteries: These are small buildings or chapels that are located in cemeteries and are used to store human remains.

Ossuaries have been used for centuries to store human remains. The earliest ossuaries date back to the Roman Empire. Ossuaries were also used during the Middle Ages, when there was a high death rate due to the Black Death. In the 19th century, ossuaries were used in Europe to store the remains of people who had died in poverty or who had been victims of epidemics.

Today, ossuaries are still used in some parts of the world, such as Europe and South America. In some cases, ossuaries are used as a way to conserve space. In other cases, ossuaries are used as a way to honor the dead.

Here are some of the most famous ossuaries in the world:

The Sedlec Ossuary

This ossuary is located in the Czech Republic. It is famous for its elaborately decorated walls, which are made up of thousands of human bones.

The Catacombs of Paris

These catacombs are located beneath Paris, France. They are home to the remains of millions of people who died in Paris during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo

These catacombs are located in Palermo, Italy. They are home to the remains of over 8,000 Capuchin friars, who were buried there between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Ossuaries are a fascinating and macabre part of human history. They provide a glimpse into the way that people have dealt with death and dying throughout the centuries.

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today’s Quarantine Funk Activity is: reading 1-star reviews of the Capuchin Catacombs (Palermo)

“So morbid and gross! There are skeletons everywhere! Ew!”

Karen

it’s the Capuchin Catacombs

Number One for all your “wall-mounted, desiccated corpses” needs

you could have looked it up before you went in

although apparently some people’s group tours took them without a warning, which IS a serious party foul

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Matthew Rolston’ Vanitas project: Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo

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Iconic Corpse: Rosalia Lombardo

from Ask a Mortician