Comments on: 10 Most Fascinating Tombs in the World http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:49:05 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Misdi http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1889860 Misdi Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1889860 wow.. these tombs are fasinating !! People say the TAJ MAHAL is the largest one in the world!! so awesome... wow.. these tombs are fasinating !! People say the TAJ MAHAL is the largest one in the world!! so awesome...

]]> By: Larry http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1410057 Larry Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:14:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1410057 The Ossuary underneath the Santa Maria della Concezione in Rome, Italy should definitely be on this list. Constructed over 300 years prior to the Sedlec Ossuary, and is just as unbelievable... The Ossuary underneath the Santa Maria della Concezione in Rome, Italy should definitely be on this list. Constructed over 300 years prior to the Sedlec Ossuary, and is just as unbelievable...

]]> By: MarioAC http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1358666 MarioAC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:40:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1358666 Good post. I have recently been doing research on Pacal's tomb in Palenque. What an amazing find, including an extremely interesting sarcophagus lid with carving. You should check this out. Thanks for the info. Good post. I have recently been doing research on Pacal's tomb in Palenque. What an amazing find, including an extremely interesting sarcophagus lid with carving. You should check this out. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: Enduring Wanderlust http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1348314 Enduring Wanderlust Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:56:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1348314 Fascinating post. Some of those are beyond eerie. The Catacombs of Palermo look like partically preserved bodies Fascinating post. Some of those are beyond eerie. The Catacombs of Palermo look like partically preserved bodies

]]> By: raszz19 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1299495 raszz19 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:55:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1299495 These are fantastic. I've been to Westminster Abbey and it was fabulous...I do love history. In Scotland, I saw burial mounds that were perfect circular structures. I would like to see the Terracota Army, the Pyramids at Giza, and the Sphinx...Very cool stuff! These are fantastic. I've been to Westminster Abbey and it was fabulous...I do love history. In Scotland, I saw burial mounds that were perfect circular structures. I would like to see the Terracota Army, the Pyramids at Giza, and the Sphinx...Very cool stuff!

]]> By: Alizee http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1298921 Alizee Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:53:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1298921 I most like these three on your 10: Newgrange, Giza Necropolis, Taj Mahal. All of them are amazing.. I most like these three on your 10: Newgrange, Giza Necropolis, Taj Mahal. All of them are amazing..

]]> By: CMK http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1297612 CMK Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:03:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1297612 Thanks for this. Very interesting. I was impressed by the tomb of Napoleon. http://www.invalides.org/pages/anglais/dome_a.html Thanks for this. Very interesting.

I was impressed by the tomb of Napoleon.

http://www.invalides.org/pages/anglais/dome_a.html

]]> By: Danee http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1297093 Danee Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:37:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1297093 This is a really nice story, thank you for taking the time to put it together. This is a really nice story, thank you for taking the time to put it together.

]]> By: FDH http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1296902 FDH Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:36:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1296902 very interessting post.. thanks for that ---------------------- http://fickdiehure.com very interessting post.. thanks for that

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]]> By: salvage http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1296350 salvage Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:17:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1296350 this list fails to include the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, Israel... it is the oldest intact building in the world. this is a "fail". this list fails to include the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, Israel... it is the oldest intact building in the world.

this is a "fail".

]]> By: Hui http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1296265 Hui Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:54:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1296265 nice post http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=763vmCrRBDg nice post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=763vmCrRBDg

]]> By: Jane http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1296196 Jane Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:28:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1296196 I most like these three on your 10: Newgrange, Giza Necropolis, Taj Mahal. All of them are amazing. I most like these three on your 10: Newgrange, Giza Necropolis, Taj Mahal. All of them are amazing.

]]> By: Johnddddddd http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1296068 Johnddddddd Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:41:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1296068 Also, dont forget about the tomb of one of the first communists in Romania The Mausoleul din Parcul Carol, bucharest. http://www.suterinn.ro/pics/divertisment.jpg http://www.suterinn.ro/client/images/1170335233.jpg http://www.romanianpropertyonline.com/images/Bucuresti/Buc%20Carol%20I%201.jpg Also, dont forget about the tomb of one of the first communists in Romania
The Mausoleul din Parcul Carol, bucharest.

http://www.suterinn.ro/pics/divertisment.jpg
http://www.suterinn.ro/client/images/1170335233.jpg
http://www.romanianpropertyonline.com/images/Bucuresti/Buc%20Carol%20I %201.jpg

]]> By: Adi Porobic http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1296046 Adi Porobic Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:31:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1296046 Marvelous and unique Bosnian medieval tombs 14-15th century. Please note those are not sarkophags but heavy, full stone slabs. Some 70 000 are in Bosnia and no where else!. Please note on this picture (took from Radimalja, Stolac, Bosnia) http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://k53.pbase.com/o6/90/140690/1/85622200.f5WplgT7.Bosnia2007_PICT6300.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.pbase.com/alangrant/image/85622200&usg=___Soh2mO1J56ZQac_WprNcxkjKOw=&h=533&w=800&sz=156&hl=en&start=8&sig2=aO1lUI26mgvTONsoJ9AB2Q&um=1&tbnid=kGlS8lUYY_T1dM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=143&ei=rZ9QSfqGNc76-Qa4grzVDw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dradimlja%2Bstolac%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN rised right hand. On the plaque send in 70ties out of Solar system, under suggestion of famous Carl Sagan, there is no Egyptian pyramids, no skyscrapers, no White House, no NASA itself, but only naked women and man with rised right hand. That plaque is intended to be red by aliens if they found it ever. Hand on Bosnian tombs is a message sent to us. But, do we know what it really means, because old Bosnian was the last European survived heretics keeping some old religous secrets. Best regards, Adi Porobic Sarajevo, Bosnia Marvelous and unique Bosnian medieval tombs 14-15th century. Please note those are not sarkophags but heavy, full stone slabs. Some 70 000 are in Bosnia and no where else!. Please note on this picture (took from Radimalja, Stolac, Bosnia)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://k53.pbase.com/o6/90/1406 90/1/85622200.f5WplgT7.Bosnia2007_PICT6300.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.pb ase.com/alangrant/image/85622200&usg=___Soh2mO1J56ZQac_WprNcxkjKOw=&h= 533&w=800&sz=156&hl=en&start=8&sig2=aO1lUI26mgvTONsoJ9AB2Q&um=1&tbnid= kGlS8lUYY_T1dM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=143&ei=rZ9QSfqGNc76-Qa4grzVDw&prev=/image s%3Fq%3Dradimlja%2Bstolac%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rl s%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN

rised right hand. On the plaque send in 70ties out of Solar system, under suggestion of famous Carl Sagan, there is no Egyptian pyramids, no skyscrapers, no White House, no NASA itself, but only naked women and man with rised right hand.
That plaque is intended to be red by aliens if they found it ever. Hand on Bosnian tombs is a message sent to us. But, do we know what it really means, because old Bosnian was the last European survived heretics keeping some old religous secrets.

Best regards,
Adi Porobic
Sarajevo,
Bosnia

]]> By: Bill White http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1295951 Bill White Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:13:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1295951 This is a really nice story, thank you for taking the time to put it together. The pictures are fabulous. It is so interesting how different cultures handle death, which for most would be one of the most pivotal moments in life. This is a really nice story, thank you for taking the time to put it together. The pictures are fabulous. It is so interesting how different cultures handle death, which for most would be one of the most pivotal moments in life.

]]> By: Blake http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1295918 Blake Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:06:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1295918 I loved your list and thought you should consider another... (sorry if it's already in the comments) St. Peters Basilica - Vatican City I've seen it with my own eyes. Peter is buried under the altar... like "THE" Peter... from The Bible... or at least that's what they say I loved your list and thought you should consider another... (sorry if it's already in the comments)

St. Peters Basilica - Vatican City

I've seen it with my own eyes. Peter is buried under the altar... like "THE" Peter... from The Bible...

or at least that's what they say

]]> By: NotMyJab http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1293749 NotMyJab Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:22:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1293749 In Eklutna, Alaska, a village outside Anchorage, there is a tradition of building a 'spirit house' over the grave of a relative. They range from simple to intricate, and are painted with the family's colors. When Russian Orthodox missionaries first came to the area, they allowed the native tradition to continue. For church members, an orthodox cross is added to the spirit house. http://www.swulinski.com/travels/AlaskaNatives.html In Eklutna, Alaska, a village outside Anchorage, there is a tradition of building a 'spirit house' over the grave of a relative. They range from simple to intricate, and are painted with the family's colors.

When Russian Orthodox missionaries first came to the area, they allowed the native tradition to continue. For church members, an orthodox cross is added to the spirit house.

http://www.swulinski.com/travels/AlaskaNatives.html

]]> By: Honour Chick http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1291268 Honour Chick Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:20:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1291268 wow.. insteresting wow.. insteresting

]]> By: Rick http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-1290174 Rick Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:44:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-1290174 St. Nician's Church, in Dublin is certainly not a MAJOR tomb, but very, very fascinating. There is a Crusader buried there, whose mummified remains you can actually touch, as rubbing his finger brings good luck (indeed, I rubbed it and was contacted via email that day that I had gotten a job and was no longer unemployed). Wolfe Tone's deathmask is on display, as well as the mummified of several other formerly prominent Dublin families. Finally, it's worth noting that Bram Stoker's family is buried here, and it is likely that his concept for Dracula found its genesis in the tomb of St. Nician's. St. Nician's Church, in Dublin is certainly not a MAJOR tomb, but very, very fascinating. There is a Crusader buried there, whose mummified remains you can actually touch, as rubbing his finger brings good luck (indeed, I rubbed it and was contacted via email that day that I had gotten a job and was no longer unemployed).

Wolfe Tone's deathmask is on display, as well as the mummified of several other formerly prominent Dublin families.

Finally, it's worth noting that Bram Stoker's family is buried here, and it is likely that his concept for Dracula found its genesis in the tomb of St. Nician's.

]]> By: Mihan http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-984642 Mihan Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:28:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-984642 the Staglieno in Genoa; the Camposanto in Pisa; the Adams monument in Washington… tnx you! the Staglieno in Genoa; the Camposanto in Pisa; the Adams monument in Washington… tnx you!

]]> By: Bl0ss0m http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-392812 Bl0ss0m Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:41:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-392812 Nah, Newgrange is as follows: the principal structure including the corbelled (amazing) roof and the passage itself is EXACTLY as it was 8000 years ago. It needed no reconstruction as it remained intact for all that time due to the incredible engineering of the original structure. ONce inside the original soil has turned to sand which hasn't seen rainfall in since the roof was first constructed. The OUTSIDE of the structure is reconstructed but if you travel to Knowth and Dowth you can see what it looked like before. The visitors' entrance is not fake, it merely allows elderly or infirm people to enter the tomb, the alternative is to climb over the entrance stone which blocks the door. Baring in mind that the stone is well over a meter high you can see the necessity of that. And would you really begrudge the visitors a path? And you CAN visit the tomb itself, you just have to get a BUS from the visitors centre!:D I'm really glad it was included because it's one of the most amaing places I've ever seen & I've travelled a bit - but then I'm from Meath nearby so I might be biased. Only problem is that there's no evidence that it is a tomb. It's called a "passage grave" because in Neolithic Ireland stone graves were popular. They think it might have been a temple of some sort! Anyway, cool list!:D Nah, Newgrange is as follows: the principal structure including the corbelled (amazing) roof and the passage itself is EXACTLY as it was 8000 years ago. It needed no reconstruction as it remained intact for all that time due to the incredible engineering of the original structure. ONce inside the original soil has turned to sand which hasn't seen rainfall in since the roof was first constructed. The OUTSIDE of the structure is reconstructed but if you travel to Knowth and Dowth you can see what it looked like before. The visitors' entrance is not fake, it merely allows elderly or infirm people to enter the tomb, the alternative is to climb over the entrance stone which blocks the door. Baring in mind that the stone is well over a meter high you can see the necessity of that. And would you really begrudge the visitors a path? And you CAN visit the tomb itself, you just have to get a BUS from the visitors centre!:D I'm really glad it was included because it's one of the most amaing places I've ever seen & I've travelled a bit - but then I'm from Meath nearby so I might be biased. Only problem is that there's no evidence that it is a tomb. It's called a "passage grave" because in Neolithic Ireland stone graves were popular. They think it might have been a temple of some sort! Anyway, cool list!:D

]]> By: Yuriy http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-326671 Yuriy Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:39:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-326671 Listen what about Black See and the bone house in Ukraine??? Is any body can stretch their imagination beyond pyramids and Roman Empire. Enormous civilization in the geographical Centrum of the Europe and not even one word??? If so than you guys know half history. Thank you. Listen what about Black See and the bone house in Ukraine???
Is any body can stretch their imagination beyond pyramids and Roman Empire. Enormous civilization in the geographical Centrum of the Europe and not even one word??? If so than you guys know half history.
Thank you.

]]> By: MiguelC http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-307739 MiguelC Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:01:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-307739 Great post, thanks very much. Here is one you missed out on - the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_dos_Ossos http://public.fotki.com/otk/2004/portugal-spring-2004/evora/capela_dos_ossos_in/evorabonesanim-1.html Great post, thanks very much.

Here is one you missed out on - the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_dos_Ossos

http://public.fotki.com/otk/2004/portugal-spring-2004/evora/capela_dos _ossos_in/evorabonesanim-1.html

]]> By: Taras http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-302061 Taras Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:53:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-302061 Disappointed not to see a mention of Maeshowe! One of the best-preserved neolithic tombs in Northern Europe, unique and with added Vikings! Disappointed not to see a mention of Maeshowe!

One of the best-preserved neolithic tombs in Northern Europe, unique and with added Vikings!

]]> By: Ky Richards http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-298040 Ky Richards Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:45:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-298040 It's not a phenominally spectacular place, but I've always liked the quaint charm of BOOT HILL Cemetary, in Tombstone, Arizona! It's not a phenominally spectacular place, but I've always liked the quaint charm of BOOT HILL Cemetary, in Tombstone, Arizona!

]]> By: Wil http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-282183 Wil Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:50:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-282183 How about the Tomb of the Eagles on Orkney. Maybe not worthy for the top 10 list, but an amazing tomb, dating to 3000BC. Well worth a visit if you're ever up in the wild islands of Scotland! How about the Tomb of the Eagles on Orkney. Maybe not worthy for the top 10 list, but an amazing tomb, dating to 3000BC. Well worth a visit if you're ever up in the wild islands of Scotland!

]]> By: Lamidave http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-264986 Lamidave Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:46:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-264986 In the town of Mazamet, in southern France, there is a museum showing burial and mourning practices around the world and at different times. The museum is (or at least was) located in the basement of the town hall. In the town of Mazamet, in southern France, there is a museum showing burial and mourning practices around the world and at different times. The museum is (or at least was) located in the basement of the town hall.

]]> By: dainel Pinero http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-262935 dainel Pinero Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:34:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-262935 10 tombs 10 tombs

]]> By: Jo blo http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-254939 Jo blo Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:29:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-254939 Newgrange shouldn't really qualify as the oldest surviving building, since the exterior wall and its entire current form are a reconstruction built in the 19th century - the only original parts are the tomb entrance and interior, and a large carved block in the exterior wall. The whole lot was covered by a hill until it was excavated. Nowadays you cant even visit the original site, you must go to a completely fake "visitor centre" across the valley from the real thing. Newgrange shouldn't really qualify as the oldest surviving building, since the exterior wall and its entire current form are a reconstruction built in the 19th century - the only original parts are the tomb entrance and interior, and a large carved block in the exterior wall. The whole lot was covered by a hill until it was excavated. Nowadays you cant even visit the original site, you must go to a completely fake "visitor centre" across the valley from the real thing.

]]> By: Michael Dickson http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-247949 Michael Dickson Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:36:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/01/10-most-fascinating-tombs-in-the-world/#comment-247949 A possible entry are the mummies of Guanajuato, Mexico. A possible entry are the mummies of Guanajuato, Mexico.

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