noun
- an ancient burial mound or barrow
Usage: archaeological
Examples
- The archaeologists discovered pottery fragments near the tumulus.
- Ancient Celtic warriors were often buried beneath a tumulus.
- The large tumulus dominated the landscape for miles around.
- Excavation of the tumulus revealed Bronze Age artifacts.
- Local legends spoke of treasure hidden within the old tumulus.
- The tumulus was constructed over 3,000 years ago.