as in tomb
usually catacombs plural an underground burial chamber explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society

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Recent Examples of catacomb One morning the four of us climbed the bell tower of the Monolithic church in Saint-Emilion, a medieval marvel, then descended, following a guide, into the subterranean nave and catacombs. Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 One Studios’ If Pigs Could Talk and Newen’s exploration of the Paris catacombs. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 The catacombs represent the largest necropolis in the world and are also among the most secret, but perhaps not for much longer. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 The France Télévisions doc follows forensic ‘bone doctor’ Philippe Charlier and a team of international experts, who embark on a scientific journey with unprecedented access to the catacombs to show how the remains can provide new history to the world above. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for catacomb
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Noun
  • Pharaoh's tomb discovered by archaeologists in Egypt Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
  • Earlier Sunday, Leo celebrated a private Mass near the tomb of St. Peter.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • With her skills, Biles is the originator of the most difficult skills on three events: vault, beam, and floor.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
  • As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Pope Francis’ body was then taken to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for entombment, rather than the traditional crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica, where many of his predecessors are laid to rest.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Climb the 343 steps of the south tower for a panoramic view, then descend into the crypt where Habsburg organs (literal ones) rest in urns.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025

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