cemetery – n. a place where dead people are buried

highway – n. a major roadway

preservationist – n. someone who actively supports the protection of something, such as historic buildings

tomb – n. a building or above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept

grave – n. a hole in the ground for burying a dead body

antiquities – n. very old structures or objects

monument – n. a building or place that is important because of when it was built or because of something in history that happened there

conquest – n. the action of gaining control and occupying a place

gem – n. something that is admired for its beauty or excellence

heritage – n. the traditions or beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation — usually singular