1. plural of tumulus; ancient burial mounds or barrows made of earth or stones
Usage: archaeological term

Examples

• The archaeologists discovered several tumuli dating back to the Bronze Age.
• Ancient Celtic tumuli dot the landscape across Ireland and Britain.
• The excavation of the tumuli revealed pottery and bronze artifacts.
• These grass-covered tumuli were built to honor important tribal leaders.
• The field contained a cluster of tumuli arranged in a ceremonial pattern.
• Researchers used ground-penetrating radar to study the tumuli without disturbing them.