...I thought people were confused/surprised there were masks in the crypt but from the comments people are shocked that a cathedral has a crypt?
A of all, it's an architectural term.
B of all, this is like being surprised a church has a graveyard attached. They go hand in hand.
A of all, it's an architectural term.
B of all, this is like being surprised a church has a graveyard attached. They go hand in hand.
Anyway, if I were thinking of places where people might wear breathing masks for workplace safety reasons, "crypt" might not be the first place I'd think of but I wouldn't be surprised if it shows up on a list.
Old basement. Poor ventilation.
Old basement. Poor ventilation.
Even without mouldering skeletons crammed into wall niches, it's probably not the best breathing environment.
