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as in tomb
a final resting place for a dead person
opened the sepulture and examined the mummy
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2
as in burial
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
the final sepulture of the body had to wait until the ground thawed
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In February, archaeologists revealed the lost tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled during the 15th century B.C.E.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025 -
Baki’s tomb had a long, hall-like courtyard, with a second courtyard leading to the entrance of the tomb.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 May 2025
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This ornate crown, found in a burial site, is a first-of-its-kind discovery in the region.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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These new findings, including the artifacts and burial site, adds to new archaeological understanding about the purpose of ancient frontier walls throughout Eurasia.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Archaeologists found a grave dating to the mid-15th century full of preserved textiles, wooden objects, and metal artifacts.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Thousands of children died from abuse or neglect, with mass graves still being found decades after the last residential school closed in 1998.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Professional rugby player Connor Phillips replaced contestant Kyle Ashman, who was removed from the cast after it was revealed that he had previously been arrested over a fight at a funeral, according to BBC.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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On the day of the funeral, members of the Westboro Church arrived across the street from Community Christian Church, approximately four hours before the scheduled funeral, well outside the 90-minute window that the council had imposed prohibiting protests.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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“Sepulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sepulture. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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