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Nearby, the researchers found a 197- by 26-foot tumulus, or burial mound, and an extravagant array of Greek funerary goods likely left by merchants and mercenaries living in the area.
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Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2021
Another surprising discovery is a giant tumulus near the town of Amphipolis in northern Greece.
—National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2019
The pressure may have pushed that tumulus to sea level.
—Megan Friedman, Popular Mechanics, 16 July 2018
The running theory is that the island was a submarine tumulus created when the pressure of slow-moving lava lifts the crust above it.
—Megan Friedman, Popular Mechanics, 16 July 2018
Resembling an ancient burial mound known as a tumulus, Maropeng's entrance blends artfully with the grassland surroundings.
—Smithsonian, 27 Mar. 2017
Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2021
Another surprising discovery is a giant tumulus near the town of Amphipolis in northern Greece.
—National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2019
The pressure may have pushed that tumulus to sea level.
—Megan Friedman, Popular Mechanics, 16 July 2018
The running theory is that the island was a submarine tumulus created when the pressure of slow-moving lava lifts the crust above it.
—Megan Friedman, Popular Mechanics, 16 July 2018
Resembling an ancient burial mound known as a tumulus, Maropeng's entrance blends artfully with the grassland surroundings.
—Smithsonian, 27 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumulus
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Spring Grove Cemetery in Spring Grove Village is one of the most historic cemeteries in the United States.David Wysong, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2024
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After the service, Sweeney takes the casket or urn to the cemetery for burial.Mike Winters,Gene Kim, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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The ancient long barrow, located at the border of the villages Dlouhé Dvory and Lípa in the country’s eastern Bohemia region, measures roughly 620 feet long and 50 feet wide at its largest point.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2024
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Another Bronze Age cemetery located ten miles from Stonehenge features 20 barrows, or circular mounds, some of which show signs of cremation.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
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And, no matter who wins the Presidency, the Senate will almost certainly continue to be the graveyard of the care economy if Republicans take control of the chamber, as is expected, in the upcoming election.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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By October 1, the front yards around our home are fully transformed into graveyards, haunted houses, a witch's lair, or zombie central.Mia Taylor, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024
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Starting with the man on the mound first in Game One tonight, starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was a signature away from wearing Yankee pinstripes this postseason.Tyler Small, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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And no, Ohtani will not run into the proverbial phone booth and sprint out to the mound to surprise everyone.Mark Osborne, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Greek Festival Food, music and dance fill the churchyard at Holy Trinity Cathedral during one of the largest cultural festivals of the year in downtown Salt Lake City.Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
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Kristen makes some noise about a contractor, but that’s not soon enough for Sister Andrea, who tells Ben to get some bricks from the churchyard and start the work ASAP.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 July 2024
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It was built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan, as a mausoleum for his favourite queen, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died giving birth to their 14th child.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Sep. 2024
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While experts have debated the Treasury’s purpose for centuries, the most popular theory is that the monument serves as a mausoleum, although no skeletal remains have been found within the building itself, Gates said.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Tumulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumulus. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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