Catacomb of San Zotico, Early Christian catacombs in Roma Capitale, Italy.
The Catacomb of San Zotico is an underground burial site with extensive tunnels where rectangular niches are carved into the walls to hold the remains of community members. The passage system spans multiple levels and connects numerous burial chambers throughout.
This burial site developed in the 2nd century when Roman law prohibited interments within the city limits. Christians created underground cemeteries to bury their dead outside the city walls.
The gravestones bear carved names and early Christian symbols that reflect the faith of those buried here. These inscriptions show how the community honored its dead and expressed its beliefs.
Access requires advance booking since visits happen at set times with limited capacity. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for narrow, cool passages underground.
The underground passages stretch for several kilometers and form a complex network that archaeologists continue to explore. Some sections remain difficult to access and are less known than Rome's more famous catacombs.
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