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the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous
- Antiquity refers to the period in history before the Middle Ages, encompassing the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.
- The study of antiquity involves examining ancient texts, artifacts, and archaeological remains to understand the cultures and societies of the past.
- The art and architecture of antiquity, such as the Parthenon in Athens and the Colosseum in Rome, continue to inspire awe and admiration today.
- Philosophers and scholars from antiquity, such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, made profound contributions to Western thought and philosophy.
- The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end of antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages, as Europe entered a period of political fragmentation and cultural change.
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an object or artifact from an ancient period, often of historical or cultural value
- The museum displayed ancient antiquities, including Greek pottery.
- A rare antiquity was found during the excavation of the site.
- The archaeologist studied the antiquity to learn about early civilizations.
- The ancient coins were considered valuable antiquities.
- The shop specialized in selling historical antiquities from different cultures.
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the quality of being extremely old
- The building's antiquity added to its charm.
- Her ideas had the ring of antiquity, untouched by modern trends.
- The manuscript's antiquity made it fragile and valuable.
- The forest had an air of antiquity, untouched by time.
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