necropolis (Meaning)
necropolis (n)
a tract of land used for burials
necropolis (n.)
A city of the dead; a name given by the ancients to their cemeteries, and sometimes applied to modern burial places; a graveyard.
Synonyms & Antonyms of necropolis
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necropolis Sentence Examples
- The ancient necropolis of Saqqara held the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs.
- The Etruscans built elaborate necropolises adorned with intricate frescoes.
- The Valley of the Kings was a necropolis reserved for the burials of pharaohs during the New Kingdom.
- The sprawling necropolis of Giza is home to the Great Pyramids.
- Archeologists discovered a Roman necropolis filled with well-preserved mosaics.
- The necropolis at Pompeii provided invaluable insights into the lives of the city's inhabitants.
- The catacombs of Rome served as a vast necropolis for early Christian martyrs.
- The abandoned necropolis on the outskirts of Athens contains eerie and atmospheric ruins.
- The necropolis of Amarna was built during the reign of Akhenaten and is known for its unique architectural style.
- The construction of the necropolis of Xianyang was a testament to the power and wealth of the Qin dynasty.
FAQs About the word necropolis
a tract of land used for burialsA city of the dead; a name given by the ancients to their cemeteries, and sometimes applied to modern burial places; a graveyard
graveyard,cemetery,churchyard, boneyard, mausoleum, tomb, crypt, potter's field, catacombs, sepulchre
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The ancient necropolis of Saqqara held the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs.
The Etruscans built elaborate necropolises adorned with intricate frescoes.
The Valley of the Kings was a necropolis reserved for the burials of pharaohs during the New Kingdom.
The sprawling necropolis of Giza is home to the Great Pyramids.
