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ROMAN BURIAL CUSTOM
THE BODIES OF THE DEAD WERE PLACED IN STONE AND LAID
TO REST ON BEDLIKE SHELVES IN SUBTERRANEAN
PASSAGES. THIS CUSTOM CAN BE TRACED TO THE EARLY
YEARS OF THE SECOND CENTURY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-23-1968