In yesterday’s post I mentioned a surprise walk. Well, after taking one or two shots of the Annunciation Chapel I showed yesterday, curiosity made me follow the road behind the chapel. I hadn’t walked more than a 100 paces when I saw a small sign at the side of a building, almost hidden from sight which indicated a catacomb/burial site which I had never been aware before. I had to walk on a narrow footpath along private fields for a short distance when I came across the site. I was very happy to explore the place and take as many shots as I liked with nobody around to disturb me.
On my way out of the fields there was a sign explaining the history of the place which is a Paleo-Christian Catacombs site dated between 2nd and 3rd century A.D. during the late Roman period.
This is a collage of a few of the shots I took. I added a picture of what was written on the sign for those interested to read.
BTW the first time I saw Max after this walk I spoke to him of these catacombs and promised him I would take him to see them when both of us can. He always enjoys seeing historical places with his personal guide – me – who is always ready to explain to him the relevance of what he is seeing.
Sorry for the long story. Thanks for your views, comments and fav's.
Thanks for sharing this. I was not aware of their existance. Must visit. A few meters away there is also a fougasse, one of the few surviving. Not much to look at picture wise but a good oppurtunity for a history lesson with Max.
How interesting find , makes me tingle with excitement in just looking at your photos - Max will love to come to explore this historical site Interesting narrative and a lovely collage !
