Ancient Architecture

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing something as very old or belonging to a former time

  • The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia is known for its advanced irrigation systems.
  • I love visiting ancient ruins and imagining what life was like back then.
  • That new restaurant downtown has some ancient vibes, like it's been there forever.
  • Her knowledge of literature is like tapping into an ancient well of wisdom.

noun a type of dwelling built into the side of a cliff or steep rock face

  • The ancient cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park are a testament to the ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans.
  • I can't believe people used to live in those cliff dwellings up on the mountain!
  • Those cliff dwellings are so cool, like something out of a movie.
  • Living on the edge of society can feel like inhabiting a cliff dwelling, isolated and precarious.

noun small ornamental shrines or temples, typically found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture

  • The aedicules on the facade of the building were meticulously designed and crafted.
  • I love how the little aedicules add character to the architecture of the house.
  • Check out those cool aedicules on that old building!
  • The aedicules symbolize the strength and beauty of classical architecture.