No. 13,660 in Russian
некрополя
A necropolis; a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments.
In a sentence
Мы посетили старинный некрополь, который находится на окраине города.
We visited the ancient necropolis located on the outskirts of the city.
Here, "некрополь" refers to an ancient cemetery or burial place, specifically emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.
Некрополи часто являются местами архитектурного наследия и научного интереса.
Necropolises are often places of architectural heritage and scientific interest.
Here, "некрополи" is used in plural form to discuss necropolises as a category or concept, highlighting their broader cultural and academic context.
Воспоминания о посещении некрополя наводят на размышления о жизни и её конечности.
Memories of visiting the necropolis bring about reflections on life and its finitude.
In this example, "некрополя" is used to convey the reflective and contemplative aspect of visiting such a site, emphasizing emotional or philosophical considerations.
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