Hypogeum

/hˌaɪpəʊdʒˈiːəm/

/hˌaɪpoʊdʒˈiːəm/

Hypogeum

an underground structure or chamber, often used as a tomb or sacred space, typically found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, and characterized by its subterranean location and architectural features

Examples

1. Under the arena was the hypogeum, still visible today.

2. And the hypogeum is an area beneath the Colosseum that was used for a variety of purposes.

3. [MUSIC PLAYING] Hypogeum is the Greek word for underground.

4. This Hypogeum was a network of tunnels and some 60-odd lifts that allowed people, animals, and props to be raised right up into the arena.