ancient times

Definitions

The period of human history from the earliest civilizations until the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

A very distant past or a time long ago in history.

Examples

Many of the myths we study today originated in ancient times.

Archaeologists discovered a hidden temple that dates back to ancient times.

Synonyms

antiquity the distant past days of yore primeval times classical era prehistoric ages

Antonyms

modern times the present day contemporary era current age the near future