1. Plural of necropolis; large cemeteries or burial grounds, especially those of ancient cities.
Usage: Often used in archaeological and historical contexts; Refers to extensive burial sites rather than small graveyards

Examples

• Archaeologists discovered several necropoles beneath the ancient Roman city.
• The necropoles of Egypt contain thousands of tombs from the pharaonic period.
• Scholars studied the necropoles to understand burial practices of early civilizations.
• The Valley of the Kings is one of the most famous necropoles in the world.
• Excavations at the necropoles revealed valuable artifacts and inscriptions.