ancient

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The inside of the house wasn’t as rough as the outside, but it wasn’t in good shape, either, with faded wallpaper, dry hardwood floors, and ancient light fixtures.

From Literature

Kashmir, which has a significant number of Shia Muslims, shares ancient connections with Iran, whose scholars are credited with introducing Islam and many fine handicrafts to the region.

From Barron's

But before Petrović could continue his dream of exploring Mali's ancient treasures, his trip took an unexpected turn.

From BBC

The discovery helps fill gaps in South America's incomplete record of ancient impact events.

From Science Daily

They featured detailed drawings of various ancient fossils and prehistoric creatures, whose origins were beginning to be studied and understood by scientists at the time.

From BBC