tumulus

• Nom désignant un tertre de terre ou de pierres élevé au-dessus d'une ou plusieurs tombes, généralement préhistorique.

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.

   Tumulus (sépulture préhistorique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarrowburial moundgrave moundhowemound