antiquity

Definitions

The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

The quality of being very old or ancient.

An object, building, or work of art from the ancient past.

Examples

The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts dating back to classical antiquity.

The ancient ruins stand as a silent testament to the grandeur of antiquity.

Synonyms

ancient times distant past olden days archaic period bygone era remote history classical age

Antonyms

modernity present day current times newness contemporary era recent times