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Ancient times, referring to periods before the Middle Ages.

Belonging to the very distant past; ancient.

The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Around a specific time or period; approximately.

At that time, around that time, or back then.

To attack, to assault, or to make an offensive.

To construct, to build, or to establish.

A large fortified building or group of buildings, often historical.

A suffix indicating a specific century.

Classical, traditional, or characteristic of ancient Greek/Roman literature.