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a stone building with places for the dead bodies of several people or the body of an important person
  • The cemetary has many mausoleums for some of the cites most notable families.

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The first known use of mausoleum was in the 15th century

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“Mausoleum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mausoleum. Accessed 5 Aug. 2020.

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