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    Cemeteries are interesting. On the one hand, these grounds are the final resting place
    Cemeteries are interesting. On the one hand, these grounds are the final resting place

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    for the dead. Yet, while death may be the primary purpose of these areas, it is the
    for the dead. Yet, while death may be the primary purpose of these areas, it is the

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    living who find value and significance in them. Cemeteries have an allure for many,
    living who find value and significance in them. Cemeteries have an allure for many,

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    far more than I would have thought prior to doing the research for this article. For some,
    far more than I would have thought prior to doing the research for this article. For some,

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    these hallow grounds are a place of remembrance and reflection. For others, the attraction
    these hallow grounds are a place of remembrance and reflection. For others, the attraction

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    may be the historical implications, or the popularity of those who are buried there.
    may be the historical implications, or the popularity of those who are buried there.

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    Whatever the case, many cemeteries around the world have become distinguished over the
    Whatever the case, many cemeteries around the world have become distinguished over the

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    years. These hallowed grounds stand timeless, and present their charges with continued dignity
    years. These hallowed grounds stand timeless, and present their charges with continued dignity

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    and honor for all those who continue to pay homage to their lives. With this in mind,
    and honor for all those who continue to pay homage to their lives. With this in mind,

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    here are the Top 10 Historical Cemeteries.
    here are the Top 10 Historical Cemeteries.

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    10. Valley of Kings (Egypt, est. 1600 BC)
    10. Valley of Kings (Egypt, est. 1600 BC)

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    What could be more appropriate than beginning our list with a burial site that is shrouded
    What could be more appropriate than beginning our list with a burial site that is shrouded

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    in mystery and intrigue, from the annals of antiquity? An initial response to this selection
    in mystery and intrigue, from the annals of antiquity? An initial response to this selection

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    may be thought-invoking, as most will not equate historical tombs with a “cemetery”.
    may be thought-invoking, as most will not equate historical tombs with a “cemetery”.

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    Yet that is exactly what this historic area is – a burial place for the dead – in
    Yet that is exactly what this historic area is – a burial place for the dead – in

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    this case, the royal dead. Known in its time as (inhale) The Great and Majestic Necropolis
    this case, the royal dead. Known in its time as (inhale) The Great and Majestic Necropolis

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    of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes (phew),
    of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes (phew),

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    the Valley of Kings, located in Egypt, is the final resting place of pharaohs and other
    the Valley of Kings, located in Egypt, is the final resting place of pharaohs and other

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    powerful persons, dating as far back as 16th century BC.
    powerful persons, dating as far back as 16th century BC.

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    The area is mostly a desert, and has been subject to the ravages of time (and grave
    The area is mostly a desert, and has been subject to the ravages of time (and grave

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    robbers). As such, many of the harmonizing and tranquil aspects common to most cemeteries
    robbers). As such, many of the harmonizing and tranquil aspects common to most cemeteries

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    won’t be found here, and the scenery is as majestic as only windswept sand and rocks
    won’t be found here, and the scenery is as majestic as only windswept sand and rocks

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    can be. Yet the weight of history is palatable here. One can imagine the majesty that this
    can be. Yet the weight of history is palatable here. One can imagine the majesty that this

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    necropolis projected at its zenith. The tombs that have been discovered thus far (63) have
    necropolis projected at its zenith. The tombs that have been discovered thus far (63) have

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    been a treasure trove of archaeological and anthropological information, regarding life
    been a treasure trove of archaeological and anthropological information, regarding life

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    thousands of years past. The tombs themselves have preserved not only scientific points
    thousands of years past. The tombs themselves have preserved not only scientific points

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    of interest, but the culture of a people. Perhaps its most well-known occupant is King/Pharaoh
    of interest, but the culture of a people. Perhaps its most well-known occupant is King/Pharaoh

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    Tutankhamen.
    Tutankhamen.

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    9. Gettysburg National Cemetery (United States, est. 1872)
    9. Gettysburg National Cemetery (United States, est. 1872)

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    The historical significance of this cemetery to Americans cannot, and should not, be minimized.
    The historical significance of this cemetery to Americans cannot, and should not, be minimized.

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    Located at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this cemetery is dedicated primarily to the fallen
    Located at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this cemetery is dedicated primarily to the fallen

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    soldiers who participated in the 1863 battle that shares the area’s name. By most historical
    soldiers who participated in the 1863 battle that shares the area’s name. By most historical

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    accounts, this battle was the turning point of the American Civil War, in favor of the
    accounts, this battle was the turning point of the American Civil War, in favor of the

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    North. There were over 40,000 casualties in this battle, with almost 10,000 soldiers losing
    North. There were over 40,000 casualties in this battle, with almost 10,000 soldiers losing

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    their lives. Many of these soldiers had been buried in shallow graves following the battle,
    their lives. Many of these soldiers had been buried in shallow graves following the battle,

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    and subsequent foul weather began to expose the bodies, necessitating a permanent grave
    and subsequent foul weather began to expose the bodies, necessitating a permanent grave

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    site.
    site.

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    The layout of the graves is one of the prominent features of this cemetery. The Soldiers National
    The layout of the graves is one of the prominent features of this cemetery. The Soldiers National

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    Monument, a monolithic structure, is situated in the center of the grave site area. The
    Monument, a monolithic structure, is situated in the center of the grave site area. The

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    monument is representative of the Union’s victory, and the courage of the soldiers who
    monument is representative of the Union’s victory, and the courage of the soldiers who

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    fought and died. The grave sites themselves were placed in concentric circles around and
    fought and died. The grave sites themselves were placed in concentric circles around and

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    preceding out from the monument (which represents the equality of each grave/soldier). The graves
    preceding out from the monument (which represents the equality of each grave/soldier). The graves

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    are further grouped by state from which each soldier served, and one area that is designated
    are further grouped by state from which each soldier served, and one area that is designated

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    for unknown soldiers. The cemetery is now closed for further burials, though it has
    for unknown soldiers. The cemetery is now closed for further burials, though it has

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    expanded since its founding, and there are American soldiers from every major war buried
    expanded since its founding, and there are American soldiers from every major war buried

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    there. There is a prevailing sense of “never again” when one visits this place of final
    there. There is a prevailing sense of “never again” when one visits this place of final

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    rest.
    rest.

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    8. Highgate Cemetery (United Kingdom, est. 1839)
    8. Highgate Cemetery (United Kingdom, est. 1839)

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    There’s no doubt that Highgate is a cemetery. Located in London, England, this cemetery
    There’s no doubt that Highgate is a cemetery. Located in London, England, this cemetery

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    has all the earmarks that invoke all those Halloween and thump-in-the-dark tales that
    has all the earmarks that invoke all those Halloween and thump-in-the-dark tales that

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    spook children (and some adults as well). Because the area also doubles as a nature
    spook children (and some adults as well). Because the area also doubles as a nature

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    reserve, there is a lot of vegetation growth that has encroached on many grave sites and
    reserve, there is a lot of vegetation growth that has encroached on many grave sites and

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    the paths that lead to them. Tree, bushes and flowers were planted and left to grow
    the paths that lead to them. Tree, bushes and flowers were planted and left to grow

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    unattended. In fact, animals such as foxes roam freely on the cemetery grounds. Add in
    unattended. In fact, animals such as foxes roam freely on the cemetery grounds. Add in

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    the typical gloomy English weather, and you have a recipe for stereotypical cemetery imagery
    the typical gloomy English weather, and you have a recipe for stereotypical cemetery imagery

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    (akin to a haunted forest in all actuality).
    (akin to a haunted forest in all actuality).

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    The cemetery, which is a popular tourist attraction (and a small fee is charged to get in), is
    The cemetery, which is a popular tourist attraction (and a small fee is charged to get in), is

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    fairly large and divided into two parts, aptly referred to as East and West Cemetery. The
    fairly large and divided into two parts, aptly referred to as East and West Cemetery. The

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    older, West Cemetery, contains an impressive collection of Victorian-styled crypts, mausoleums
    older, West Cemetery, contains an impressive collection of Victorian-styled crypts, mausoleums

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    and tombstones. Death held an allure for this style of architecture, that is evident when
    and tombstones. Death held an allure for this style of architecture, that is evident when

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    viewing the Gothic statues, tombs and buildings that are scattered throughout the grounds.
    viewing the Gothic statues, tombs and buildings that are scattered throughout the grounds.

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    There are over 170,000 laid to rest at Highgate – many of whom were prominent English persons,
    There are over 170,000 laid to rest at Highgate – many of whom were prominent English persons,

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    though the most notable occupant is Karl Marx.
    though the most notable occupant is Karl Marx.

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    7. Zentralfriedhof Cemetery (Austria, est. 1863)
    7. Zentralfriedhof Cemetery (Austria, est. 1863)

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    You wouldn’t have guessed it, but the Zentralfriedhof Cemetery is one the largest cemeteries in
    You wouldn’t have guessed it, but the Zentralfriedhof Cemetery is one the largest cemeteries in

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    Europe (going by the number of interred), and reportedly one of the largest in the world.
    Europe (going by the number of interred), and reportedly one of the largest in the world.

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    There are over 3 million people buried here. Located in Vienna, Austria, Zentralfriedhof
    There are over 3 million people buried here. Located in Vienna, Austria, Zentralfriedhof

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    Cemetery covers an area of 2 ½ square kilometers. The cemetery is actually serviced by its own
    Cemetery covers an area of 2 ½ square kilometers. The cemetery is actually serviced by its own

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    public bus line, with a number of bus stops within the cemetery. The cemetery itself is
    public bus line, with a number of bus stops within the cemetery. The cemetery itself is

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    divided up into several sections – mostly along religious preference, reflective of
    divided up into several sections – mostly along religious preference, reflective of

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    the religious tensions that dogged the establishment of Zentralfriedhof. There is a Catholic, Protestant,
    the religious tensions that dogged the establishment of Zentralfriedhof. There is a Catholic, Protestant,

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    Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist section, with a Mormon section recently added in 2009.
    Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist section, with a Mormon section recently added in 2009.

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    In addition, there is a military section (laid out with military precision), an anatomy section
    In addition, there is a military section (laid out with military precision), an anatomy section

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    (where those who donated their bodies to science are laid to rest) and an infant section (for
    (where those who donated their bodies to science are laid to rest) and an infant section (for

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    young children, stillborns and infants). With this, there is an eclectic feel to the cemetery,
    young children, stillborns and infants). With this, there is an eclectic feel to the cemetery,

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    as visitors move from one section to another as each has its own layout and “persona”.
    as visitors move from one section to another as each has its own layout and “persona”.

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    This cemetery is also a popular tourist destination, due in part to the who’s-who of composers
    This cemetery is also a popular tourist destination, due in part to the who’s-who of composers

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    that are buried here. The Ehrengraber (honorary) section contains the graves of Johannes Brahms,
    that are buried here. The Ehrengraber (honorary) section contains the graves of Johannes Brahms,

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    Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and Antonio Salieri, to name a few. Interestingly
    Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and Antonio Salieri, to name a few. Interestingly

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    enough, this section of the cemetery was erected for the express purpose of being a tourist
    enough, this section of the cemetery was erected for the express purpose of being a tourist

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    attraction.
    attraction.

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    6. Almudena Cemetery (Spain est. 1884)
    6. Almudena Cemetery (Spain est. 1884)

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    There are more people buried in Almudena than there are living in the city of Madrid, where
    There are more people buried in Almudena than there are living in the city of Madrid, where

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    it is located. With an estimated 5 million people interred on the 120 acres of land that
    it is located. With an estimated 5 million people interred on the 120 acres of land that

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    the cemetery covers, Almudena is the largest cemetery in Europe by far. The interesting
    the cemetery covers, Almudena is the largest cemetery in Europe by far. The interesting

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    thing about Almudena is that it has an urban, congested feel to it. For certain, it’s
    thing about Almudena is that it has an urban, congested feel to it. For certain, it’s

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    crowded – both in terms of visitors and those buried there. With limited space available,
    crowded – both in terms of visitors and those buried there. With limited space available,

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    the graves are literally crammed together, as grave markers are situated in very close
    the graves are literally crammed together, as grave markers are situated in very close

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    proximity to one another. On holidays, the number of visitors attempting to see loved
    proximity to one another. On holidays, the number of visitors attempting to see loved

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    ones (or sightseeing) can be problematic, due to these close confines.
    ones (or sightseeing) can be problematic, due to these close confines.

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    The various architectural styles of the grave markers and monuments make for a hodgepodge
    The various architectural styles of the grave markers and monuments make for a hodgepodge

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    view though, interestingly enough, many tourists are drawn to this feature. Nevertheless, the
    view though, interestingly enough, many tourists are drawn to this feature. Nevertheless, the

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    cemetery is prominent in Spain, with a number of noteworthy Spaniards resting here. This
    cemetery is prominent in Spain, with a number of noteworthy Spaniards resting here. This

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    includes singer Lola Flores and renowned writer Benito Perez Galdos.
    includes singer Lola Flores and renowned writer Benito Perez Galdos.

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    5. St. Peter’s Basilica (Italy est. 1626)
    5. St. Peter’s Basilica (Italy est. 1626)

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    The Papal Basilica of St. Peter has such a rich history and significance (both historical
    The Papal Basilica of St. Peter has such a rich history and significance (both historical

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    and religious), that volumes of books have been written about it. The Basilica’s interior
    and religious), that volumes of books have been written about it. The Basilica’s interior

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    is the largest of any Christian church currently standing, and is one of the holiest sites
    is the largest of any Christian church currently standing, and is one of the holiest sites

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    in Christianity. It architecture has been the subject of much study, as have been some
    in Christianity. It architecture has been the subject of much study, as have been some

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    of the artisans who contributed to its majesty (such as Michelangelo). For these reasons
    of the artisans who contributed to its majesty (such as Michelangelo). For these reasons

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    and more, Christians and tourists make pilgrimage to the Basilica to behold this magnificent
    and more, Christians and tourists make pilgrimage to the Basilica to behold this magnificent

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    edifice in person.
    edifice in person.

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    What is not as well known is that these premises also serve as the final resting place for
    What is not as well known is that these premises also serve as the final resting place for

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    some very important religious figures. An interesting side note is that Vatican City
    some very important religious figures. An interesting side note is that Vatican City

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    itself is constructed over an area that was once a cemetery. At any rate, the impetus
    itself is constructed over an area that was once a cemetery. At any rate, the impetus

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    behind the construction of the Basilica was to mark the final resting place of St. Peter,
    behind the construction of the Basilica was to mark the final resting place of St. Peter,

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    one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. It is said that St. Peter’s tomb is located directly
    one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. It is said that St. Peter’s tomb is located directly

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    under the basilica’s altar. In addition, there are more than 100 tombs located here
    under the basilica’s altar. In addition, there are more than 100 tombs located here

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    – including those of 91 Popes, important religious figures (St. Ignatious of Antioch),
    – including those of 91 Popes, important religious figures (St. Ignatious of Antioch),

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    and even British royalty (the exiled King James Edward Stuart).
    and even British royalty (the exiled King James Edward Stuart).

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    4. Pere Lachaise (France, est. 1804)
    4. Pere Lachaise (France, est. 1804)

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    Located in Paris, France, this cemetery has the distinguishing point of interest of being
    Located in Paris, France, this cemetery has the distinguishing point of interest of being

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    established by Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon once declared that every French citizen had
    established by Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon once declared that every French citizen had

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    the right to a burial, regardless of their religion or race. For this reason, Pere Lachaise
    the right to a burial, regardless of their religion or race. For this reason, Pere Lachaise

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    is a non-denominational cemetery. In fact, this was a problem early on, as many Roman
    is a non-denominational cemetery. In fact, this was a problem early on, as many Roman

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    Catholics refused to be buried in a cemetery that was not properly blessed by the Church.
    Catholics refused to be buried in a cemetery that was not properly blessed by the Church.

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    As with other cemeteries that were looking to increase its popularity, Pere Lachaise
    As with other cemeteries that were looking to increase its popularity, Pere Lachaise

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    embarked on a marketing scheme to entice new burials, that entailed having the remains
    embarked on a marketing scheme to entice new burials, that entailed having the remains

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    of Moliere (famous playwright) and Jean de La Fontaine (famous poet) interred here.
    of Moliere (famous playwright) and Jean de La Fontaine (famous poet) interred here.

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    Apparently the idea worked, as Pere Lachaise is one of the most visited cemeteries in the
    Apparently the idea worked, as Pere Lachaise is one of the most visited cemeteries in the

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    world (with literally hundreds of thousands of visitors and tourists each year). Reportedly,
    world (with literally hundreds of thousands of visitors and tourists each year). Reportedly,

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    there are over 1 million people buried in Pere Lachaise. Further, because it is an open
    there are over 1 million people buried in Pere Lachaise. Further, because it is an open

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    cemetery (i.e. still accepting new burials), space is at a premium. It is not uncommon,
    cemetery (i.e. still accepting new burials), space is at a premium. It is not uncommon,

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    for example, for members of the same family to be buried in the same grave or, once a
    for example, for members of the same family to be buried in the same grave or, once a

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    grave lease expires (and not renewed), for a body to be removed to make room for someone
    grave lease expires (and not renewed), for a body to be removed to make room for someone

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    new. As such, the cemetery can seem a bit crowded and packed, much like the Almudena
    new. As such, the cemetery can seem a bit crowded and packed, much like the Almudena

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    cemetery. Nevertheless, the cemetery boasts a long list of noteworthy occupants. In addition
    cemetery. Nevertheless, the cemetery boasts a long list of noteworthy occupants. In addition

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    to its first two famously interred persons, Oscar Wilde (novelist) and Jim Morrison (singer
    to its first two famously interred persons, Oscar Wilde (novelist) and Jim Morrison (singer

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    for The Doors) are also buried here.
    for The Doors) are also buried here.

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    3. Mount Moriah Cemetery (United States, est. 1878)
    3. Mount Moriah Cemetery (United States, est. 1878)

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    Situated in Deadwood, South Dakota, the location alone should give readers some insight as
    Situated in Deadwood, South Dakota, the location alone should give readers some insight as

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    to the historical significance of this cemetery. This cemetery has a unique tradition, in which
    to the historical significance of this cemetery. This cemetery has a unique tradition, in which

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    the American flag flies continually over the grounds, as opposed to from sunup to sundown
    the American flag flies continually over the grounds, as opposed to from sunup to sundown

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    (which necessitated an act of Congress). The town of Deadwood, where the cemetery is located,
    (which necessitated an act of Congress). The town of Deadwood, where the cemetery is located,

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    is infamous for the exploits of notable figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp, who
    is infamous for the exploits of notable figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp, who

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    made their rounds (and a bit of gunfighting) in the town.
    made their rounds (and a bit of gunfighting) in the town.

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    Today, the cemetery stands as a historic memorial of a turbulent time in American history. There
    Today, the cemetery stands as a historic memorial of a turbulent time in American history. There

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    are almost 4,000 persons buried here (and the cemetery is closed to new applicants seeking
    are almost 4,000 persons buried here (and the cemetery is closed to new applicants seeking

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    plots). The layout of the cemetery is simple enough, with modest grave markers and the
    plots). The layout of the cemetery is simple enough, with modest grave markers and the

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    like noting gravesites. There is a respectful humbleness to this cemetery that hearkens
    like noting gravesites. There is a respectful humbleness to this cemetery that hearkens

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    to a simpler time, and belies the violent nature that inundates the town’s historical
    to a simpler time, and belies the violent nature that inundates the town’s historical

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    reputation. Naturally, it is that same reputation (and the noteworthy persons buried here) that
    reputation. Naturally, it is that same reputation (and the noteworthy persons buried here) that

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    attract the tens of thousands of visitor to the cemetery each year (as many as 100,000).
    attract the tens of thousands of visitor to the cemetery each year (as many as 100,000).

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    Western personalities Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock are among those buried
    Western personalities Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock are among those buried

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    at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
    at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

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    2. Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial (France, est. 1944)
    2. Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial (France, est. 1944)

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    The D-Day invasion of France during World War II was a monumental point in history.
    The D-Day invasion of France during World War II was a monumental point in history.

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    The effort, for Americans, came with a heavy price – about 2,500 soldiers were killed
    The effort, for Americans, came with a heavy price – about 2,500 soldiers were killed

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    (and approximately 3,000 Allied troops lost their lives). The Normandy battle was the
    (and approximately 3,000 Allied troops lost their lives). The Normandy battle was the

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    beginning of the end of Nazi occupation of Europe, and Allied victory over the Axis powers.
    beginning of the end of Nazi occupation of Europe, and Allied victory over the Axis powers.

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    The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, located in Normandy, France (and perched on
    The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, located in Normandy, France (and perched on

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    a bluff that overlooks the Omaha beach that was stormed by American troops) honors the
    a bluff that overlooks the Omaha beach that was stormed by American troops) honors the

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    American soldiers who fought and died on D-Day, and in other battles throughout the war.
    American soldiers who fought and died on D-Day, and in other battles throughout the war.

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    Though the cemetery is located on foreign soil, France has granted the United States
    Though the cemetery is located on foreign soil, France has granted the United States

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    a concession for the land. As such, the American flag flies over this cemetery, and it is administered
    a concession for the land. As such, the American flag flies over this cemetery, and it is administered

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    and funded by the American government. There are 9,387 service men buried here – a continued
    and funded by the American government. There are 9,387 service men buried here – a continued

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    reminder of the price that has to be paid when soldiers take to the field in defense
    reminder of the price that has to be paid when soldiers take to the field in defense

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    of their nation. White crosses and Stars of David, laid out in military precision, mark
    of their nation. White crosses and Stars of David, laid out in military precision, mark

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    the grave of each fallen soldier. A memorial is situated at a prominent position overlooking
    the grave of each fallen soldier. A memorial is situated at a prominent position overlooking

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    the rows of graves. A colonnaded structure, built in a semi-circle, features a 22-foot
    the rows of graves. A colonnaded structure, built in a semi-circle, features a 22-foot

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    statue aptly named “The Spirit of American Youth Rising From the Waves”. This cemetery
    statue aptly named “The Spirit of American Youth Rising From the Waves”. This cemetery

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    is a rousing remembrance of the price of freedom. There are three Medal of Honor winners buried
    is a rousing remembrance of the price of freedom. There are three Medal of Honor winners buried

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    here, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (President Roosevelt’s son).
    here, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (President Roosevelt’s son).

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    1. Arlington National Cemetery (United States, est. 1864)
    1. Arlington National Cemetery (United States, est. 1864)

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    Located in Arlington, Virginia, this is another cemetery that has roots that date back to
    Located in Arlington, Virginia, this is another cemetery that has roots that date back to

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    the American Civil War. It sits on land that formerly belonged to the family of Mary Anna
    the American Civil War. It sits on land that formerly belonged to the family of Mary Anna

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    Lee (General Robert E. Lee’s wife). This cemetery inters military casualties and veterans
    Lee (General Robert E. Lee’s wife). This cemetery inters military casualties and veterans

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    of America’s armed conflicts since the Civil War. As with any military cemetery, the grave
    of America’s armed conflicts since the Civil War. As with any military cemetery, the grave

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    stones – mostly identical to one another except the inscription and accompanying faith
    stones – mostly identical to one another except the inscription and accompanying faith

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    symbol – are arranged in neat rows on immaculately manicured lawns. A moving tradition at the
    symbol – are arranged in neat rows on immaculately manicured lawns. A moving tradition at the

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    cemetery features an American flag being placed on every gravestone on Memorial Day.
    cemetery features an American flag being placed on every gravestone on Memorial Day.

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    The cemetery also features the Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown
    The cemetery also features the Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown

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    Soldier), that is located on a hill that overlooks the Washington D.C. area. This memorial honors
    Soldier), that is located on a hill that overlooks the Washington D.C. area. This memorial honors

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    those fallen who have not been identified. A popular tourist attraction, the Tomb is
    those fallen who have not been identified. A popular tourist attraction, the Tomb is

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    continually “guarded” by soldiers of the U.S. Army’s “Old Guard” (3rd U.S. Infantry
    continually “guarded” by soldiers of the U.S. Army’s “Old Guard” (3rd U.S. Infantry

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    Regiment). In fact, the Tomb is a part of the much larger Memorial Amphitheater, that
    Regiment). In fact, the Tomb is a part of the much larger Memorial Amphitheater, that

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    is used for memorial ceremonies and other functions at the cemetery.
    is used for memorial ceremonies and other functions at the cemetery.

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    The nature of military cemeteries can never be forgotten or minimized. These are the men
    The nature of military cemeteries can never be forgotten or minimized. These are the men

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    and women who served their country and, in many cases, gave their lives so that we may
    and women who served their country and, in many cases, gave their lives so that we may

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    live freely. These hallowed grounds stand as stark testimony that freedom is by no measure
    live freely. These hallowed grounds stand as stark testimony that freedom is by no measure

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    free, and that it has been earned with the blood of many. This final place of rest deserves
    free, and that it has been earned with the blood of many. This final place of rest deserves

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    the respect of all who visit, and for all us to remember the sacrifices that were made.
    the respect of all who visit, and for all us to remember the sacrifices that were made.

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    The most notable (and most visited) burial site is that of President John F. Kennedy
    The most notable (and most visited) burial site is that of President John F. Kennedy

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    – whose memorial is marked with an “eternal” flame. Jacqueline Kennedy, two of their children,
    – whose memorial is marked with an “eternal” flame. Jacqueline Kennedy, two of their children,

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    and his brothers Edward (Ted) and Robert are also buried here.
    and his brothers Edward (Ted) and Robert are also buried here.

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Top 10 Historical Cemeteries

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Intro:

Cemeteries are interesting. On the one hand, these grounds are the final resting place
for the dead. Yet, while death may be the primary purpose of these areas, it is the
living who find value and significance in them. Cemeteries have an allure for many,
far more than I would have thought prior to doing the research for this article. For some,
these hallow grounds are a place of remembrance and reflection. For others, the attraction
may be the historical implications, or the popularity of those who are buried there.
Whatever the case, many cemeteries around the world have become distinguished over the
years. These hallowed grounds stand timeless, and present their charges with continued dignity
and honor for all those who continue to pay homage to their lives. With this in mind,
here are the Top 10 Historical Cemeteries.. 10. Valley of Kings (Egypt, est. 1600 BC). What could be more appropriate than beginning our list with a burial site that is shrouded
in mystery and intrigue, from the annals of antiquity? An initial response to this selection
may be thought-invoking, as most will not equate historical tombs with a “cemetery”.
Yet that is exactly what this historic area is – a burial place for the dead – in
this case, the royal dead. Known in its time as (inhale) The Great and Majestic Necropolis
of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes (phew),
the Valley of Kings, located in Egypt, is the final resting place of pharaohs and other
powerful persons, dating as far back as 16th century BC.
The area is mostly a desert, and has been subject to the ravages of time (and grave

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