New Orleans' Above-Ground Cemetery (2:47)
In 1718 French settlers living in New Orleans grappled with the problem of floating corpses. In 1789 the Saint Louis Cemetery was created with above-ground tombs. Today it's both a final resting place and a unique tourist destination.
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In 1718 French settlers living in New Orleans grappled with the problem of floating corpses. In 1789 the Saint Louis Cemetery was created with above-ground tombs. Today it's both a final resting place and a unique tourist destination.
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