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Tumuli

Description:

Tumuli are ancient burial mounds or mounds of earth and stones that mark the final resting places of the deceased. These structures have significant archaeological and historical importance, providing insight into the burial practices, social structure, and cultural traditions of past civilizations.

Examples:

Noun - Plural:

1. The field was scattered with tumuli, each holding the remains of a different individual.
2. Archaeologists excavated the tumuli, hoping to uncover valuable artifacts from the ancient civilization.

Noun - Singular:

1. He found a small tumulus near the riverbank, which turned out to be a burial site from the Bronze Age.
2. The towering tumulus stood as a reminder of the great ruler buried within.

Adjective:

1. The local community organized a festival celebrating their tumuli heritage.
2. The archaeologist specialized in the study of tumuli burial customs.

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Explore these books and artifacts related to tumuli:

• Tumuli: Exploring Burial Mounds in Archaeology
• Tumuli: A Historical Perspective
• Ancient Civilizations: Uncovering The Past