Tophet

Tophet refers to a place associated with ancient religious practices, particularly in relation to the worship of the god Moloch, where children were reportedly sacrificed. It is most notably mentioned in the context of Carthaginian and Phoenician cultures. Archaeological sites identified as Tophet typically contain urns with the cremated remains of infants, leading to debates about the nature and extent of these practices. The term has since been used metaphorically to describe places or ideologies perceived as morally troubling or associated with extreme sacrifice.