grave mound meaning

Noun: grave mound

1. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
   - burial mound, barrow, tumulus

Derived forms: grave mounds

Type of: hill, mound

Encyclopedia: Grave mound

• mound:    Noun: mound & ...
• grave:    Noun: grave & ...
• burial mound:    Noun: burial mound ...

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1. A monument constructed over 50 years stood over the largest grave mound.
2. Three grave types are distinguished, mainly based on the grave mound.
3. The grave mounds have a diameter of and were high.
4. On the surface, 29 grave mounds are seen.
5. In his-1653 discovered-grave mound was found among other things.