ossuary

Example:The ancient church contained an impressive bone ossuary that housed the remains of hundreds of people.

Definition:A large container, often made of stone or metal, used to hold and preserve human bones, commonly located in Christian sacred sites.

Example:The archaeological team hired a bone collector to help them sort through the remains found in the excavation site.

Definition:A person or thing that collects bones, especially those kept in a ossuary.

Example:The burial chamber was sealed with a strong stone lid to protect the ossuary from potential theft or damage.

Definition:A large room or compartment in a tomb, or other burial container, used to store human remains, sometimes including ossuaries.