Catacombs of Neris

The Catacombs of Neris are ancient catacombs, originally created for stone mining, but later used for storage, burial, and even habitation.
== History ==
The Catacombs originally were originally excavated in the earliest years of settlement by the Reman colonists. They were first mentioned in historical records during the 3rd Century, when the authorities noted that they were used by persecuted religious groups such as the Theophanites. Even by this point, the catacombs were noted for being "labyrinthine" with many secretive passages.
== Length ==
Due to the ancient nature of the catacombs and the private ownership of most entrances, the catacombs have never been comprehensively mapped. Approximate surveys, however, estimate that the catacombs include over 600km of passages.
== Neris Catacomb Railway ==
During the 1870s, the Neris Catacomb Railway Company purchased the rights to construct an underground light railway through two branches of the Neris catacombs. The 7.4 kilometer long 600mm gauge line entered operation in 1888, and carries heating coal, mail, and general goods.
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