These vaults, preserved across centuries of ... leaving behind no physical remains or burial artifacts. The tomb is believed to date from the Second Intermediate Period (circa 1640 BCE to 1540 ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...

The researchers wrote in the study, "We cannot say that these tombs were the final resting places of a dynastic lineage who restricted access to 'burial' within these tombs to their relatives." ...

Its spectacular fan vaulted ceiling and the King's imposing tomb, with gilt bronze effigies of him and his queen Elizabeth of York, continue to inspire awe and wonder 500 years on. James I is buried ...

(Read more about the complicated history surrounding the burial complex and see a map of the tomb.) 1 of 12 Petra, JordanA person standing in the doorway of the Monastery at Petra, Jordan ...

When St Edward’s chapel was full, monarchs began to be buried in the Lady Chapel which Henry VII built for his own burial. He has a magnificent tomb, as does Elizabeth I. Her coffin was placed on top ...

You can reach the newsroom at newsroom@newsweek.com Dated 29 June 2022, the document details the Pope's burial requests, among them a "simple" tomb with the inscription simply "Franciscus".