necropolises

variants or necropoles or necropoleis or necropoli
plural of necropolis
as in cemeteries
a piece of land used for burying the dead an ancient necropolis that has given archaeologists valuable insights into how people once lived and died

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  • Another benefit for me has been bonding with my dad, who shares my love of exploring cemeteries and graveyards.
    Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
  • As a tombstone tourist—a term used to describe travelers who visit cemeteries—I’ve always sought out these eternally quiet places.
    Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Necropolises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necropolises. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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