ancientcity
nounUK /ˈeɪnʃənt ˈsɪti/
US /ˈeɪnʃənt ˈsɪti/
A very old city that people built long, long ago.
The ancient city had tall stone walls and a big gate.
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2. A city that existed in ancient times and is studied by historians.
Historians study the ancient city to learn how people lived.
3. A place where old buildings and streets are preserved for visitors.
Tourists walked through the ancient city and took many photos.
4. A city that is no longer lived in and now lies in ruins.
The ancient city was buried under sand for hundreds of years.