This term refers to large earthen structures that were used for burial purposes, typically from ancient cultures. They are often significant archaeological sites that provide insight into historical burial practices.

This term can be used interchangeably with ancient burial mound, particularly in archaeological contexts, to describe a similar type of burial structure, often found in various cultures worldwide.

Similar to barrow, tumulus specifically refers to a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave, common in different cultures. The term is often used in broader contexts including various ancient cultures outside Japan.