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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780767007993 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 0767007999 Label: A & E Home Video Manufacturer: A & E Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: A & E Home Video Release Date: February 08, 2000 Studio: A & E Home Video Sales Rank: 55020 Editorial Review: Description: " Carved into the bedrock deep beneath the spectacular sites of Rome is a place few have ever seen the mysterious ancient catacombs. Eerier than any cemetery, this dark labyrinth of damp tunnels and richly decorated chambers provides important clues to a culture that viewed death as a doorway to a greater life beyond. But as the Roman Empire grew, these chambers built for the dead took on a new life. Journey back to the second century AD, when the religious outcasts of the empire hid and worshipped in the catacombs, safe from the intolerance of the world above. Interviews with leading scholars reveal how the subterranean city grew over the centuries, populated by pagans, Christians and Jews. But with the collapse of the empire, these dark chambers were sealed off and forgotten for a thousand years. CATACOMBS OF ROME ventures into the underground world for a remarkable look at an unusual aspect of the history of Ancient Rome." Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Origin of catacombs: Rome and beyondI frequently show this video to my art survey class because it does a brilliant job of explaining the origins of the christian catacombs in Rome. It also takes a look at the Jewish burial sites and then takes a short trip to the catacombs located in Alexandria. Email me for a transcript that I made of this wonderful video. Dr. da Costa Rating:  - Don't get lost!Because there are over sixty miles of catacombs beneath Rome! This interesting program takes you to these mysterious underground places. You will see how they were made, how the bodies were "stored," and many examples of the famous artwork that can be found in them. Although the catacombs were largely used by the early Christians, there is even a visit to a Jewish catacomb as well! Four stars. Short but informative. Browse for similar items by category:
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