Disentombment

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtumbmənt/ noun

Definition

The act of removing remains from a tomb; exhumation.

Etymology

From disentomb + -ment. Creates a noun for the action of removing from a tomb.

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The disentombment of ancient Egyptian pharaohs revealed secrets hidden for 4,000 years—a reminder that digging up the past can literally reshape how we understand history.

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