A tomb is an enclosed area used to store the remains of the dead. The two main types of tombs are burial tombs and cremation urns. The word "tomb" comes from the Greek τόμβος (tomos), meaning "a place where something is buried." In modern English, the word is used for any structure containing the buried remains of a person or animal: religious monuments, military memorials, etc. However, this use of the word does not reflect its original meaning. In ancient Greece, Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), and Rome, the body was usually disposed of after death by being placed in a tomb. The soul could then be sent by prayer to one of the many gods who had their own temples and priests; this service would be paid for by the family of the deceased. Or the body might be left on site where it could be eaten by wild animals; this was called "cremation." During the Roman Empire, many people became rich by selling their services as soldiers or gladiators in games held in large amphitheaters. These people built lavish tombs for themselves, their families, and their slaves.