necropolis

UK
/nɪˈkrɒp.əl.ɪs/
US
/nəˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/

Übersetzungen

necropolissubstantiv
necropolises
Pl.
UK
/nɪˈkrɒp.əl.ɪs/
US
/nəˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/
The ancient city was surrounded by a vast necropolis.
Древний город был окружён обширным некрополем.

Definitionen

necropolissubstantiv
A large, ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments.
The archaeologists discovered a necropolis that dated back to the Roman Empire.
A historic or prehistoric burial ground.
The necropolis was filled with artifacts that provided insight into the burial practices of the ancient civilization.