The Chapel Of Bones

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You may be familiar with the Catacombs in Paris, France, which is a series of tunnels that are lined with over six million bodies from around the 12th century from the overcrowding of cemeteries during the rise of Christianity.

However, the Capela Dos Ossos in Evora, Portugal, was constructed around the 16th century, and the likeness and symbolism is uncanny. The Capela Dos Ossos is a macabre chapel built by Franciscan monks who believed that life could change in a moment, and they urged others to share in this contemplation during prayer.

(via Lauren)