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necropolis

/nɪˈkrɒp.əl.ɪs/

/nəˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/

Translations

necropolisnoun

necropolises

/nɪˈkrɒp.əl.ɪs/

/nəˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/

The ancient city was surrounded by a vast necropolis.

Древний город был окружён обширным некрополем.

Synonyms

burial ground

necropolisnoun

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.