noun
- plural of necropolis; a large cemetery or burial ground, especially one belonging to an ancient city
Usage: plural form; often used in archaeological and historical contexts
Examples
- Archaeologists discovered several necropoli near the ancient Roman settlement.
- The necropoli of Egypt contain thousands of tombs from the pharaonic period.
- Visitors can explore the necropoli carved into the rock faces outside the city.
- The team excavated artifacts from multiple necropoli across the region.
- Ancient necropoli often reveal important information about past civilizations.