tumulus

• Ein Hügel aus Erde oder Steinen, der über einem Grab oder Gräbern errichtet wurde, meist aus vorgeschichtlicher Zeit.

A noun referring to a mound of earth or stones raised over a grave or tombs, typically from prehistoric times.

1. Burial moundC2formalscientific

   A large heap of earth or stones placed over a prehistoric tomb or gravesite.

   Grabhügel

   • The archaeologists excavated a Bronze Age tumulus in the valley.
   • Many ancient tumuli are found across the European countryside.
   • The tumulus contained several burial chambers and artifacts.

   Synonymebarrowburial moundgrave moundhowemound