Word List: ancestral, cryptic, excavation, inscriptions, mummy, necropolis, relics, sarcophagus, tomb, unwritten
In the heart of the desert, there lay the remains of an ancient civilization, long forgotten by time. It was said that the greatest of their leaders, a powerful Pharaoh, was buried in a tomb that had been lost for centuries.
An archaeological team set out to uncover the secrets of the lost civilization, but as they began to dig deeper, they realized that they had stumbled upon something far more sinister. The excavation uncovered a buried sarcophagus, and as they pried it open, they were horrified to find the mummified remains of the Pharaoh.
But what was even more shocking were the cryptic inscriptions that covered the walls of the tomb. The inscriptions seemed to hold the key to a terrible curse, one that would bring misfortune and death upon those who disturbed the peace of the Pharaoh.
Despite the warnings, the team pressed on, eager to uncover the secrets of the past. They found a wealth of relics, and soon realized that the inscriptions held the location of a hidden necropolis, filled with the remains of the Pharaoh’s ancestral family.
But as they delved deeper, they soon realized that the curse was no myth. The unwritten laws of the tomb had been violated, and now the spirits of the dead were rising up to claim what was rightfully theirs. The team was never seen again, and the curse of the Pharaoh’s tomb remained a mystery, waiting for the next unsuspecting victim.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| ancestral | relating to or coming from an ancestor or ancestors | ancestral home, ancestral tradition, ancestral roots |
| cryptic | having a mysterious or hidden meaning | cryptic message, cryptic symbol, cryptic clue |
| excavation | the process of digging up an archaeological site | archaeological excavation, excavation site, excavation process |
| inscriptions | writing or words that have been carved or written on a surface | ancient inscriptions, inscriptions on the wall, inscriptions in stone |
| mummy | a body that has been treated and wrapped in cloth to preserve it after death | ancient mummy, mummified remains, mummy of a pharaoh |
| necropolis | a city of the dead, especially an ancient cemetery | ancient necropolis, necropolis of the pharaohs, necropolis of the gods |
| relics | an object or piece of cultural heritage that has survived from the past | ancient relics, religious relics, historical relics |
| sarcophagus | a coffin made of stone, especially one used for burying ancient Egyptians | ancient sarcophagus, sarcophagus of the pharaoh, sarcophagus of the queen |
| tomb | a large grave or underground burial chamber, often with a monumental covering | ancient tomb, royal tomb, forgotten tomb |
| unwritten | not written down, not recorded | unwritten law, unwritten tradition, unwritten rule |