sepulture (Meaning)
sepulture (n)
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
a chamber that is used as a grave
sepulture (n.)
The act of depositing the dead body of a human being in the grave; burial; interment.
A sepulcher; a grave; a place of burial.
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sepulture Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptians believed in elaborate sepulture rituals, emphasizing the preservation of the deceased's body.
- The pyramids of Giza served as grand sepultures for pharaohs, showcasing their power and ensuring their afterlife journey.
- Catacombs were vast underground labyrinths used for mass sepulture in ancient Rome.
- The Taj Mahal is an exquisite mausoleum, housing the sepulture of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife.
- The Great Wall of China was partly built as a protective barrier around the sepulture of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
- The sepulture of Christ became a sacred pilgrimage site for Christians, known as the Holy Sepulchre.
- Tombs and crypts are common sepultures for the dead, providing a permanent resting place.
- Archeologists often study sepultures to gain insights into ancient cultures and burial practices.
- The preservation of burial grounds and sepultures is crucial for historical and cultural heritage.
- The concept of sepulture varies across cultures and time periods, reflecting beliefs about the afterlife and the treatment of the deceased.
FAQs About the word sepulture
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave, a chamber that is used as a graveThe act of depositing the dead body of a human being in the grave; burial; interment
grave,tomb, burial, sepulchre,sepulcher, churchyard, cemetery, graveyard, charnel, charnel house
exhumation, disinterment, cremation,exhumation, cremation, disinterment, unearthing,unearthing,
The ancient Egyptians believed in elaborate sepulture rituals, emphasizing the preservation of the deceased's body.
The pyramids of Giza served as grand sepultures for pharaohs, showcasing their power and ensuring their afterlife journey.
Catacombs were vast underground labyrinths used for mass sepulture in ancient Rome.
The Taj Mahal is an exquisite mausoleum, housing the sepulture of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife.
