necropolis
IPA: nʌkrˈɑpʌɫʌs
noun
- (chiefly historical, also figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
- (archaeology) An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.
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Examples of "necropolis" in Sentences
- They were buried in the necropolis.
- The Etruscans continued to use the necropolis.
- To the south of the temple was the town's necropolis.
- The ocean necropolis is just northwest of the theater.
- It is the northernmost part of the Memphite necropolis.
- It is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area.
- He was interred in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Medici necropolis.
- Only traces of the necropolis remain from the Phoenician age in Palermo.
- The necropolis belonged to the town of Qus, on the east bank of the Nile.
- The Sydney War Cemetery is located in the eastern section of the necropolis.
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