Tomb of Curses, in which Aelius Apollinarius Makedon and his wife were buried, 2nd century CE Hierapolis, Turkey. It has an inscription invoking diseases, misfortunes and punishments that would fall on anyone who dared to violate the tomb. The sarcophagus was broken during an earthquake [860×794]

Tomb 114 located in the Necropolis of Hierapolis, Turkey

The inscription includes the following

Warning against violation: The inscription served as a warning to potential intruders or anyone who might consider reusing or desecrating the tomb.

Curse upon violators: It invoked a curse upon anyone who dared to use the tomb without permission or disturb the remains of Aelius Apollinarius and Neratia Apollonia.

Threat of suffering: The inscription likely threatened the violators with some form of suffering, possibly including diseases, as suggested in some sources.

Additional penalty: To further deter tomb desecration, the inscription also mentioned a fine that would be imposed by the city council, in case the curse itself proved insufficient

The Earth did the breaking. Great, now the Earth is cursed.