Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs, Early Christian burial site in Pécs, Hungary
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is a burial site with underground chambers from the 4th century that feature religious murals on the walls. These spaces were connected by passageways and served families who wanted to bury multiple relatives together.
The necropolis developed in the 4th century in the Roman city of Sopianae, located in the province of Pannonia. It reflects the shift from Roman to early Christian burial practices in this border region.
The painted chambers show how early Christians in this region expressed their faith through burial practices and art on the walls. The arrangement of the spaces reflects their beliefs about death and the afterlife.
Access is through the Cella Septichora Visitor Centre, which offers tours and information about the site. It helps to check visiting times beforehand and follow a guide when exploring the underground areas safely.
The Peter and Paul burial chamber, found in 1782, was enclosed in a brick protective building during the 18th century. A corridor added in the 19th century served visitors until 2003, when the Cella Septichora Visitor Centre opened. The chamber can now be reached from the centre's entrance facing Sétatér.
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