Skull and crossbone encrypted tomb in Palma cathedral Mallorca Spain

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Actual skulls and bones were long used to mark the entrances to Spanish cemeteries (campo santo). The practice, dating back many centuries, led to the symbol eventually becoming associated with the concept of death.

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Size: 4456px × 2971px
Location: Palma cathedral Mallorca Spain
Photo credit: © Gillian Singleton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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