Ancient Greece - Peloponnesian War

The Catacombs of San Giovanni served as a significant burial site in ancient Syracuse, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of honoring the dead. Though not used during the Peloponnesian War, they remain a poignant reminder of the city's long history, where fallen soldiers were likely honored in their sacred depths, especially as the former conflict escalated.

Dimly lit passageways carved into stone, adorned with murals of tranquil landscapes, lined with ornate sarcophagi and flickering torches casting dancing shadows on the cold walls, with the air thick with the scent of incense.