Catacombs of Paris

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Buried deep underneath the streets of Paris are some bone chilling legends and myths. Many know it as the 'city of lights'; many know it as the 'city of love'. But did you know that it hides a dark and disturbing history? Watch to know more!

Video Credits:
Writer- Siddharth Ganguly
Editor- Suraj Wadhwa

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Transcript
00:00 The city of lights conjures up a typical image in everyone's mind.
00:10 Lovers embracing on the banks of the Seine, quaint little cafes on cobbled streets and
00:17 all the historical beauty that you can marvel at.
00:21 But the city also holds a macabre secret beneath its surface.
00:26 There was a public health crisis in Paris in the late 18th century.
00:31 Cemeteries were overflowing and corpses often wound up on the streets.
00:36 In 1809, the former limestone tunnels that ran beneath the streets were opened to the
00:41 public as the Paris Municipal Ossuary.
00:45 Over the years, the ossuary became the resting place for many illustrious individuals.
00:51 Laid out in geometrical patterns and shapes, the catacombs have fascinated visitors since
00:56 their discovery.
00:58 Sculptures by quarrymen can also be found in these tunnels.
01:03 Today only a fraction of the 800 hectares of calcified remains are open to the public.
01:10 But be careful, while on this eerie tour, it's not for the faint-hearted.
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