burial mound

• Monticule de terre et de pierres élevé au-dessus d'une ou plusieurs sépultures, généralement depuis des temps anciens ; également connu sous le nom de tumulus ou tertre funéraire.

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.

   tertre funéraire

   • 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.