ancient

/ˈe‍ɪnʃənt/

/ˈeɪnʃənt/, /ˈeɪntʃənt/

ancient

antico

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

antico

having existed for an extended period of time; very old

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1. This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century.

2. The ancient temple lies to the northwest of the city.

3. Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean.

4. The ancient ruins are buried below layers of earth and debris.