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tumulus

 

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Noun tumulus has 1 sense
  1. burial mound, grave mound, barrow, tumulus - (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
    --1 is a kind of mound, hill

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Tumulus

Definition:

A tumulus is a large mound of earth or stones raised over a grave or a group of graves. It is an ancient burial mound commonly found in different parts of the world.

Examples:

Noun:

The archaeologist discovered an ancient tumulus dating back to the Bronze Age.

Exploring the tumulus, they found a well-preserved burial chamber.

The tumulus served as a sacred site for the ancient tribes.

Visiting the tumulus, you can witness the history of the region.

Adjective:

The local community held a ceremony at the tumulus to honor their ancestors.

There was an eerie atmosphere surrounding the ancient tumulus.

The tumulus site is an important cultural landmark for the region.

The tumulus burial tradition persisted for centuries.

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