burial mound

• Насыпь из земли и камней, возведённая над могилой или могилами, обычно с древних времён; также известна как тумулус или курган.

A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves, typically from ancient times; also known as a tumulus or barrow.

1. Ancient grave structureB2formal

   A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves, often from prehistoric times.

   Древнее погребальное сооружение

   • The archaeologists excavated a large burial mound in the valley.
   • Many burial mounds in this region date back to the Bronze Age.
   • The burial mound contained the remains of a chieftain and his belongings.