Classical necropoleis included temple complexes and elaborate tombs for housing the dead.
Many were dedicated to the use of high ranking members of society and royalty,
with commoners being buried elsewhere.
Many ancient cultures also had a tradition of burying their dead with objects they might need in the afterlife,
so an ancient necropolis can house a wide variety of fascinating items,
including textiles, jewelry, methods of transportation, and a variety of other grave goods.