Necropolis (noun)

A large cemetery or a city of the dead, usually located outside of a city or town.

Origin:

Necropolis comes from the greek words "nekros" meaning "dead" and "polis" meaning "city" or "town". it refers to a large cemetery or a city of the dead, usually located outside of a city or town.

Examples:

1. The necropolis was home to thousands of tombs and mausoleums.
2. The ancient necropolis was a sacred place where the dead were honored and remembered.
3. The necropolis was a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from all over the world.
4. The necropolis was the final resting place for many of the city's notable citizens.
5. Archaeologists discovered a necropolis during excavations of the ancient city.