Burial Places

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

Archaeologists continue to debate whether this site yielded the oldest human remains in Japan.

The caskets in this graveyard have not been opened—they have always been open.

The burial site of 16 men’s hair buns, which were lopped off in place of their heads.

This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.

In an Emirati park near the Omani border, a reconstructed Bronze Age tomb with impressive reliefs.

According to legend, after Hades pulled Persephone into the underworld, one of her attendant nymphs cried so much that her tears formed this spring.

This neatly maintained cemetery honors the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and World War II.

Behind a 300-year-old temple hides a small tomb said to house the bones of 17th-century Dutch soldiers.

The burial place of one the greatest Arthurian authors, with the sword in the (grave)stone.

Late Mesolithic settlements and Bronze Age burials have been excavated at this ancient woodland on the top of a hill.

A 4th-century Roman church complete with a hidden underground cave.

These 4,000-year-old tombs form a surreal landscape.

This simple wooden cross is said to mark the grave of an unknown sailor who washed ashore nearby.

These statues are dedicated to the damned souls of those executed centuries ago on the beautiful Yuigahama beach.

More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.

This carved armchair marks the final resting place for two pals in the Chicago suburbs.

The headquarters of one of Japan’s leading astronomy research institutions features several historic observatory facilities and a 2,000-year-old burial mound.