Crypt Collection

Lycian tombs of Dalyan with fishing and tourists boats below, Dalyan, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Fresco in the crypt of the Cathedral, Anagni, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Fresco in the crypt of the Cathedral, Anagni, Italy, (1928). About 1250...Hippocrates and Galen, painted by the master of the " Traslazioni" in the crypt of the same church

Interior of The Treasury, Petra, Jordan
The site is open from 6am to 6pm during the summer and from 6am to 4 pm in winter

Founding of the Jesuit Order, Montmartre, France
Foundation of the Jesuit Order in an underground chapel in the church of Saint Denis, Montmartre, near Paris. Ignatius de Loyola and six companions dedicate themselves to spread the Word of God

The Crypt, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire Date: circa 1920s

Lord Nelson / Crypt / Tomb
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officers tomb in the Crypt of St Pauls Cathedral

Grotto of the Annunciation, Nazareth
View inside the Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth, where by tradition Mary is said to have received a visit from the Angel Gabriel

The vault of the choir decorated with mosaics representing the Beatitudes, Crypt, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Lyon, France, Europe

Crypt, ruins of Battle Abbey, Battle, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mausoleum of Shah Nematollah Vali (1331-1431), founder of the order of dervishes, Mahan, Iran, Middle East

Marches Macerata San Ginesio Collegiata Italy
Marches Macerata San Ginesio Collegiata, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, There may be a problem with this monument and the Oratorio di S

Berkswell (litho)
8633298 Berkswell (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berkswell, Church of St John The Baptist, Norman Chancel and Crypt and a fine old oak door)

Farnham: Waverley Abbey, Crypt (b/w photo)
8644344 Farnham: Waverley Abbey, Crypt (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waverley Abbey, Crypt)

Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, Crypte de l'Aquilon, XIIe siecle (b/w photo)
8639766 Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, Crypte de l'Aquilon, XIIe siecle (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbaye, Crypte de l'Aquilon)

St Gabriel's Chapel, The Crypt, Canterbury (litho)
8671904 St Gabriel's Chapel, The Crypt, Canterbury (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Gabriel's Chapel, The Crypt, Canterbury)

Crypt under Glasgow Cathedral (litho)
8673948 Crypt under Glasgow Cathedral (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crypt under Glasgow Cathedral)

Admiral Horatio Nelson's tomb in the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral
FLO4669539 Admiral Horatio Nelson's tomb in the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

An early Christian burial in The Catacombs of Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963175 An early Christian burial in The Catacombs of Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

London: The Crypt, Guildhall (engraving)
8629674 London: The Crypt, Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crypt, Guildhall)

The Crypt of the Curfew Tower (colour litho)
8671059 The Crypt of the Curfew Tower (colour litho) by Henton, George Moore (c.1861-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crypt of the Curfew Tower)

Sevilla
Jean Vandijck

The crypt of Waverley Abbey (litho)
8672010 The crypt of Waverley Abbey (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crypt of Waverley Abbey)

The Crypt (b/w photo)
8644149 The Crypt (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crypt. Illustration for Photographic View Album of Battle and District (Ann Burgess)

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The Church of St Mary Le Bow, Plan of Crypt (litho)
8661745 The Church of St Mary Le Bow, Plan of Crypt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of St Mary Le Bow, Plan of Crypt)

Naming of Saint John the Baptist. 12th century (lithograph after wall painting in crypt of Canterbury Cathedral)
535970 Naming of Saint John the Baptist. 12th century (lithograph after wall painting in crypt of Canterbury Cathedral, England); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hythe (litho)
8633517 Hythe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hythe, Crypt containing Skulls and Bones discovered near by)

Monument to Jane Wren in the Crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, London (engraving)
8634830 Monument to Jane Wren in the Crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

London: In the Crypt of the Guildhall (engraving)
8634220 London: In the Crypt of the Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Crypt of the Guildhall)

Cathedral Church of St Paul, London, Plan of Crypt (litho)
8661757 Cathedral Church of St Paul, London, Plan of Crypt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cathedral Church of St Paul, London, Plan of Crypt)

Holborn, Lincoln's Inn, Chapel, consecrated 1623, Crypt, looking NW (b/w photo)
8661692 Holborn, Lincoln's Inn, Chapel, consecrated 1623, Crypt, looking NW (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holborn, Lincoln's Inn)

the crypt
Magdalena Russocka

Queen Victoria Visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Queen Victoria Visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great, 1858. Her Majesty and the Prince Consort, during their recent visit to Prussia, inspected the tomb of Frederick the Great

The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, [London], 1858....the resting-place of the remains of the great Duke of Wellington in our metropolitan cathedral have been completed

The Crypt in the Monastry of San Benedetto in Subiaco, Italy, 1843. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The Crypt in the Monastry of San Benedetto in Subiaco, Italy, 1843

La Reine Blanche de Castille délivrant les prisonniers, 1801. Creator: Francois-Marius Granet
La Reine Blanche de Castille delivrant les prisonniers, 1801. Blanche of Castile, accompanied by soldiers, releases prisoners who prostrate themselves at her feet. Three people watch from above

La Violation des caveaux des rois dans la basilique de Saint-Denis, en octobre 1793, c1793. Creator: Hubert Robert
La Violation des caveaux des rois dans la basilique de Saint-Denis, en octobre 1793, c1793

Saint Charles Borromeo Supervising the Opening of a Crypt, c.1604. Creator: Cesare Nebbia
Saint Charles Borromeo Supervising the Opening of a Crypt, c.1604

Basilica dei Santi XII Apostoli
Antoni Figueras

OperaGarnier
Marcel Egger

Crypt of Saint Matthew, Cathedral, Salerno, Campania, Italy

Romanesque sculpture in crypt of Bourges Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bourges, Centre, France

Water in the Crypt
Christopher Budny

The medieval crypt of Guildhall, London, England in the 19th century, 1890 (print)
8617968 The medieval crypt of Guildhall, London, England in the 19th century, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The medieval crypt of Guildhall, London)

Plan for the settling and decoration of the crypt of San Petronio's Cathedral in Bologna, under the chapel of the ark, to collocate the saint's bust and reliquary containing the skull. Italy

The catacomes of the Cappuccini, Palermo Palermo catacomes of the Cappuccini Convent Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The presbytery and the central altar of the Church of St. Michele in Pavia. Pavia Church of St. Michele Tribune Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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Exploring the hidden depths of history and culture, crypts unveil secrets from various corners of the world. In Dalyan, Turkey, the Lycian tombs stand tall above fishing boats and tourists' vessels, painting a mesmerizing picture of ancient civilizations in Anatolia. Anagni, Italy reveals an enigmatic fresco within its cathedral's crypt; its creator remains unknown but their artistry speaks volumes. Journeying to Petra in Jordan, The Treasury's interior whispers tales of long-lost treasures and architectural marvels etched into Eurasia's memory. Montmartre in France commemorates the founding of the Jesuit Order within its crypt - a sacred space that witnessed significant historical events shaping religious narratives. Lord Nelson finds eternal rest within his tomb as it becomes a solemn reminder of valor and sacrifice for generations to come. Nazareth's Grotto of the Annunciation evokes spirituality with every step taken through its hallowed halls. In Sussex, England lies Battle Abbey's ruins where a crypt stands as a testament to battles fought and lives lost throughout time. Shah Nematollah Vali's mausoleum echoes reverence for Persian heritage while Macerata San Ginesio Collegiate in Italy showcases Marches' rich cultural tapestry beneath its majestic vaulted ceilings. Amalfi Cathedral enchants visitors with its captivating crypt nestled amidst Campania's picturesque landscapes - an oasis where tranquility meets divine inspiration. Lastly, undercrofts across Europe beckon adventurers to unravel their mysteries layer by layer. These diverse glimpses into underground realms offer us profound insights into humanity’s past – each one like a key unlocking stories waiting patiently to be discovered anew by curious souls seeking connection with our shared heritage.