Thesaurus results for CATACOMBS

catacombs

noun

plural of catacomb

as in tomb

an underground burial chamber explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society

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That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
The tomb provides insights into medical practices of the time and highlights the significance of such figures in ancient society.

Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025

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