ancient
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This has allowed scientists to carefully study Oetzi, who offers an incredibly rare window into ancient human life.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Tourists have been drawn to Hel's sandy beaches, ancient architecture and seal sanctuary.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Donovan’s concern was not so much the preservation of ancient relics as it was the regional expertise and cover that archaeology provided for gathering intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Now contrast those ancient memories with the Wu-Tang Clan’s national conquest in 2025, when their alleged swan song tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” became one of summer’s hottest legacy tickets.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The door began moving, slowly this time, like it was an ancient boulder covered with a thousand years of moss.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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