Tomb - Wikipedia A tomb (from Ancient Greek: τύμβος tumbos, meaning "mound" or "burial monument") is a repository for the remains of the dead It may be above or below ground and can vary greatly in form, size, and cultural significance
Tomb | Funerary Structures History | Britannica In many cultures and civilizations the tomb was superseded by, or coexisted with, monuments or memorials to the dead; sometimes, as in ancient Greece, the bodies were burned and the ashes put in funerary urns
Tomb - World History Encyclopedia A tomb is an enclosed space for the repository of the remains of the dead Traditionally tombs have been located in caves, underground, or in structures designed
Tomb - New World Encyclopedia A tomb is a repository for the remains of the dead Derived from the Greek tymbos, meaning " burial ground," the term generally refers to any structurally enclosed interment space or burial chamber
Golden Discovery: Finding King Tutankhamuns Tomb On November 4, 1922, Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb entrance in Egypt, revealing treasures that captivated the world for centuries