ancient mound
Prehistoric earthen heap
An ancient mound is a raised earthwork created by prehistoric peoples, typically for burial, ceremonial, or defensive purposes.
These structures—burial mounds, effigy mounds, temple mounds—are found worldwide and often serve as archaeological sites: The ancient mound yielded artifacts from multiple civilizations.
In casual use, any old-looking hill of uncertain origin might be called an ancient mound.
- barrowLoad carrier or tumulus
- tumulusAncient burial mound
- burialPlacing deceased underground
- passage gravePrehistoric corridor-accessed burial chamber
- earthworkConstructed soil structure
tomb · cairn · hill · artifact · prehistoric · lost civilization · sacred · sacred site · ceremonial · grass · dirt · ancestors · grave · megalith · henge · stone · archaeological · forgotten
ancient moundgeological formation
Natural earth structure
moraine · drumlin · volcanic cone · sand dune · esker
ancient moundburial pit
Hole for interring bodies
excavation · trench · ditch · depression · quarry
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