antiquity

/ænˈtɪkwəti/
noun
  1. The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
    • Many myths from antiquity are still told today.
    • The museum has artifacts from antiquity, including Egyptian pottery.
    • Scholars of antiquity study the civilizations of Greece and Rome.
  2. An object or building from ancient times.
    • He donated his collection of Roman antiquities to the local museum.
    • The country has strict laws protecting its antiquities.
    • The archaeologist discovered several antiquities during the dig.
  3. The quality of being very old or ancient.
    • They admired the antiquity of the castle's stone walls.
    • The antiquity of the oak tree amazed the visitors.
    • The coin's antiquity made it extremely valuable.
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