antiquities
nounUK /ænˈtɪkwɪtiz/
US /ænˈtɪkwɪtiz/
Very old things, like tools, buildings, or art, that people made long ago.
The museum has a room full of antiquities from ancient Egypt.
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2. The ancient past, especially the time of the Greeks and Romans.
She studied the antiquities of Greece and Rome at university.
3. Old objects that are collected or valued because of their age.
His shop sells antiquities like old coins and carved stones.
4. The remains of ancient buildings or cities.
The team explored the antiquities of the lost city.