necropoli

/nɛkrəˈpɒli/ (NEK-ruh-POH-lee)

Definitions

1. noun

A city of the dead, especially in ancient Egypt, or an area with many ancient tombs or burial grounds.

“The archaeologists explored the extensive necropoli in search of artifacts.”

Synonyms

  • burial ground
  • cemetery
  • tomb

Antonyms

  • cathedral
  • chapel