arcosolium

[ ahr-kuh-soh-lee-uh m ]

/ ˌɑr kəˈsoʊ li əm /

(in Roman catacombs) an arched recess for a sarcophagus.

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1875–80; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin arc(us) arc + -o- -o- + solium sarcophagus

The arcosolium to which this is attached contains the remarkable paintings represented in the accompanying engraving.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
Each side of the cubiculum, except that of the entrance, usually contains a recessed tomb, either a table-tomb or an arcosolium.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various
First, the arcosolium is not exclusively Christian in character.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
The front of the arcosolium is closed by a wall, on the surface of which is an interesting fresco, which is here reproduced.
Pagan and Christian Rome|Rodolfo Lanciani

However, all tombs of this period fall into two groups, kk tombs and arcosolium tombs.
How to Observe in Archaeology|Various