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Reaching greater depths, we arrive at the very base for the towering Washington Monument. Built on a robust foundation system designed to withstand its monumental stature, the base consists of intricate designs of reinforced concrete, emphasizing the engineering prowess of the time.
Terrifying Catacombs
Continuing further, we explore catacombs beneath the Franciscan Monastery, showcasing a stylization of early Christian graves—a replica meant to symbolize the Holy Land for Americans. Surprisingly, these faux burials house a tangible link to history: a child martyr’s skeleton, intertwining education and faith in an underground sanctuary.