Serapeum

As its name implied, the Serapeum was a temple devoted to Serapis, who was worshiped as a god of the dead.

From This Beloved Hour Lambert, Willa 1982

While the Serapeum is a triumph of engineering, the neighbouring tomb of Thi is of rare beauty, for though its design is simple, the walls, which are of fine limestone, are covered by panels enclosing carvings in low relief, representing every kind of agricultural pursuits, as well as fishing and hunting scenes.

Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt R. Talbot Kelly 1897

"We are approaching what is called the Serapeum," said the captain.

Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing Oliver Optic 1859

Another series of writings, published in the "Bonner Jahrbucher des Vereins von Alterthumsfreunden" and in the "Serapeum", deals with particular features of the history and archology of Trier.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

One is called the "Serapeum," or tomb of the bulls.

Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt R. Talbot Kelly 1897

Some of the more valuable classical Greek manuscripts have been purchased or otherwise secured by travelers (Neumann, "Serapeum", X, 252;

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

The Serapeum was destroyed by either a crowd of Christians or Roman soldiers.

George Heymont: Can the Culture of Tibet Still Be Saved? George Heymont 2010

The Serapeum was destroyed by either a crowd of Christians or Roman soldiers.

George Heymont: Can the Culture of Tibet Still Be Saved? George Heymont 2010

The Serapeum was destroyed by either a crowd of Christians or Roman soldiers.

George Heymont: Can the Culture of Tibet Still Be Saved? George Heymont 2010

The Serapeum was destroyed by either a crowd of Christians or Roman soldiers.

George Heymont: Can the Culture of Tibet Still Be Saved? George Heymont 2010