"Necropoles" is a term that is often used to refer to large, ancient burial sites that contain numerous tombs and mausoleums. Other synonyms for this word include "cemetery," "graveyard," "burial ground," and "funerary complex." Some necropolises are associated with specific cultures or religions, such as the Valley of the Kings in Egypt or the Catacombs of Rome. Others, like the Necropolis of Giza or the Armenian Cemetery in Jerusalem, are more generic. Regardless of their significance, all necropolises serve as poignant reminders of our mortality and the reverence that we hold for the departed.