St Louis Cemetery Number 1 and Number 3 in New Orleans

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Uploaded by on Aug 16, 2011

The Cemeteries of New Orleans are much like the city itself. They are a mirror to the opulence and desecration of a mysterious and enchanting city. They dance back and forth between beauty and ruin. Like New Orleans, the city cemeteries hide secrets... secrets that most will never discover. Above Ground Tombs or burials are the rules in New Orleans due to the wet ground of Louisiana caused the graves to fill with water. The coffins would often float to the surface, despite grave diggers placing heavy stones or bricks on the lids. Such conditions did not appeal to those with the wealth to be buried in style.

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  • I have never seen so many above ground tombs but I just read your description to find out why they have so many down there... Amazing to see though

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