Synonyms of necropolis

necropolis

noun

nə-ˈkrä-pə-ləs 

as in cemetery

a piece of land used for burying the dead

an ancient necropolis that has given archaeologists valuable insights into how people once lived and died

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cemetery
• graveyard
• churchyard
• tomb
• boneyard
• mausoleum
• memorial park
• catacombs
• potter's field
• crypt
• God's acre
• vault
• sepulchre
• grave
• sepulture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necropolis

Additionally, scientists uncovered a necropolis of children, also dating from the Gallo-Roman period, and discontinuous remains extending into the modern era. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026

The Etruscans often interred their deceased in necropolises, which is where the Sapienza University team recovered 30 teeth from 10 individuals who died during the 7th and 6th centuries. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026

The temple of King Nyuserre is believed to be from the Fifth Dynasty and the remains were found in the Abusir necropolis south of the Egyptian capital. — CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025

There were just two dogs roaming the necropolis all that while, unseen and unheard. — Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025