noun
- plural of necropolis; large cemeteries or burial grounds, especially ancient ones
Usage: formal; archaeological
Examples
- The ancient necropoleis of Egypt contain thousands of tombs.
- Archaeologists discovered several necropoleis dating back to Roman times.
- The necropoleis outside the city walls were carefully planned burial sites.
- Many Mediterranean cultures built elaborate necropoleis for their dead.
- The excavation revealed three distinct necropoleis from different periods.
- These necropoleis provide valuable insights into ancient burial practices.