arcosolium
[ ahr-kuh-soh-lee-uhm ]
noun,plural ar·co·so·li·a [ahr-kuh-soh-lee-uh]. /ˌɑr kəˈsoʊ li ə/.
(in Roman catacombs) an arched recess for a sarcophagus.
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How to use arcosolium in a sentence
A peculiar form of grave common in these chambers, as well as in the galleries, is that known as the arcosolium, or arched tomb.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowThe arcosolium to which this is attached contains the remarkable paintings represented in the accompanying engraving.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowHowever, all tombs of this period fall into two groups, kk tombs and arcosolium tombs.
How to Observe in Archaeology | VariousIn arcosolium tombs the receptacles are benches cut in the wall, like the berths in a steamer's cabin.
How to Observe in Archaeology | VariousOther forms of very frequent recurrence are the table tomb and arched tomb, or arcosolium.
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