tumulus

• Substantivo que designa um monte ou elevação de terra ou pedras erguido sobre uma sepultura ou conjunto de túmulos, geralmente de épocas pré-históricas.

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

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

   Túmulo

   • 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.

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