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Necropolis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A burial ground or cemetery complex, specifically used to describe the Giza complex as a site designed for the interment of pharaohs, their families, and important figures.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art

Unit 2

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