Burial Mound (Noun)
Meaning
(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The archeological team carefully excavated the burial mound, revealing ancient artifacts and relics.
- The burial mound was discovered in a remote area of the countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests.
- As the sun set, the burial mound cast a long shadow across the landscape, a testament to the ancient civilization that once thrived there.
- The burial mound was constructed from layers of earth and stone, carefully placed to honor the deceased leader.
- The excavation of the burial mound provided valuable insights into the funerary practices and rituals of the prehistoric culture.