tomb

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The tiles were on a panel by the tomb of Ottoman Sultan Selim II in the garden of the Hagia Sophia.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

He sometimes climbs the hill to a white tomb believed to be Behzad's, where he finds peace.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

And Speed cut short a rare solemn moment in Addis Ababa when he was visiting the tomb of the Emperor Haile Selassie - because of the internet connection lagging.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

But many centuries later, King Tut’s tomb was discovered by the British archaeologist Howard Carter in this astonishing story as recounted by H.V.F.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Without a fire in the hearth, the massive, wood-paneled room was as cold as a tomb.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland