Necropolis

A necropolis is an ancient or elaborate cemetery where communities bury their dead. The term, derived from Greek meaning "city of the dead," often refers to large, organized burial sites featuring tombs, mausoleums, or crypts. These sites can be significant for understanding cultural, religious, and historical practices related to death and remembrance. Examples include Egypt's Valley of the Kings or Italy's Necropolis of Pantalica. Necropolises serve as archaeological treasures that reveal insights into past civilizations' beliefs, social structures, and artistic achievements in funerary architecture.