
Antiquity
Historical Time Frame
Use 'antiquity' to refer to times like Ancient Greece or Rome, not just any old past.

Philosophers from antiquity shape modern thought.
Not Current History
'Antiquity' is used for periods well before the Middle Ages, not recent history.

Aqueducts are marvellous feats from antiquity.
Cultural Heritage
Refers to ancient cultural and intellectual achievements or practices.

Democracy has its roots in antiquity.
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AgeAncestorHeritageObsolescencePrecedenceRelicRuinVestige
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