Tumulus and Tomb

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Tumulus noun - (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.

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Tomb and tumulus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tomb" instead a noun "Tumulus".

Tomb noun - A final resting place for a dead person.

Usage example: explored the historic graveyard and saw tombs that dated back two centuries

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Tumulus and tomb are semantically related. You can use "Tumulus" instead a noun "Tomb".

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