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Them Bones


Them Bones
Photo Information
Copyright: JC Ramos (jramos) Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 1 N: 78] (389)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-10
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon PowerShot S30
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-16 22:08
Viewed: 507
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is one of the ossuary pits beneath the Franciscan church and monastery of San Francisco.

The catacombs served as a cementary until 1808. The bones and skulls were arranged in such designs by the Franciscan monks living in the monastery. It is estimated that more than 80,000 bodies were put to rest in the catacombs.
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"Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Drrrry Bones,"

Hi JC

Stunning picture for a macabre reality. Is it laid to rest like this? You have captured the mood oh so well. We did strange things years ago as well as nowadays. Well done and thnx for sharing this.

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