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tomb

[toom] / tum /


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The attribution to Samuel is based on clues including the location of the tomb, the sumptuousness of the garment, the age of the deceased and an old fracture.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

One of the main research questions associated with our fieldwork focuses on the question of tomb placement and tomb reuse – for which the newly discovered tomb carries important scholarly significance.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Archeologists have dug up an ancient tomb that has largely been untouched for 600 years.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

In the 20-minute gameplay sequence, Lara Croft -- still in her famous blue top and brown shorts -- explores an abandoned tomb in Greece, battling panthers and dodging giant swords falling from the ceiling.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The sour aunt lay under a quilt with her dentures in a jar by her bed, still as a marble duchess on a church tomb.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Thousands of mourners lined the streets as the king's casket was transported to the royal tombs in Fort Portal where a private ceremony took place.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

This poses a major threat to the tombs in this area.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

The apparent absence of weaponry or tombs, including for the civilization’s rulers, also remains a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Mama Margaretha and her atas and their children live together in several traditional houses, which look like tall witches' hats, ranged around her family's tombs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Dozens of migrants, children among them, emerge from the bushes, from behind the ceiba trees, and from among the tombs.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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