mausoleum
n.n. a large, impressive building that is built over the grave of a famous person. It is often more like a small church than a simple tomb.
n. a large and elaborate tomb or memorial building, typically constructed over the remains of a prominent individual. Often features architectural grandeur and is distinct from a simple burial vault.
The king's mausoleum is a famous tourist attraction.
Archaeologists discovered the remains of a massive mausoleum hidden beneath the sand in the ancient city.
The construction of the mausoleum was intended to ensure the emperor's legacy would be remembered for centuries, featuring intricate carvings and a towering marble structure.
From Middle English mausoleum, from Latin Mausōlēum, from Ancient Greek Μαυσωλεῖον (Mausōleîon), from Μαύσωλος (Maúsōlos); named after Mausolus (?–395 BCE), satrap of the Persian empire and ruler of Caria, whose tomb was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.