Necropolis

Thousands of rock-cut tombs fill the cliffs of this Sicilian nature preserve.

A scattered cemetery of medieval tombstones, each carved with indivdual patterns and scenes, overlooking a bright blue lake.

A Nuragic tomb, a Roman tomb, and a Byzantine Church, all hidden inside a rock.

These ancient burial caves carved into the cliffs offer a glimpse into prehistoric funeral practices and Menorca's early inhabitants.

The oldest tourist graffiti in the world helped archaeologists identify the Pyramid of Djoser.

Reminiscent of a termite mound, this imposing structure is likely an ancient funerary monument.

Ancient Phoenician and Roman tombs carved into the rock overlook the Moroccan coastline.

The largest and best preserved necropolis in the Western Mediterranean.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.