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sarcophagus

[sahr-kof-uh-guhs] / sɑrˈkɒf ə gəs /




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In response, the former Soviet Union constructed the sarcophagus over the nuclear reactor.

From BBC

So far, only about 30 have been recovered from the rubble, including a piece of a Byzantine sarcophagus lid and pottery jars.

From BBC

The boy king's gold-covered sarcophagus and his burial mask, inlaid with lapis lazuli, will take centre stage at Saturday's opening.

From Barron's

Among the bronze and marble objects are portraits, over-life-size figures, sarcophagi reliefs and animal sculptures.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re lined up like figures on the carved frieze of a Roman sarcophagus, except the slight tilt of the camera has them poised to slide out of the frame.

From Los Angeles Times