Ancient Artifacts

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 system of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped characters impressed on clay tablets

• The study of ancient civilizations often involves deciphering cuneiform inscriptions.
• Have you seen those cuneiform tablets at the museum? They're really cool.
• I tried to write my name in cuneiform but it just looks like scribbles.
• The cuneiform of her emotions was unreadable, leaving him confused about how she truly felt.

verb to determine or specify the date or time of something

adjective old-fashioned or out-of-date

• The historical document was dated back to the 15th century.
• I found a photo of us from that dated party last year.
• That outfit is so dated, you need a wardrobe upgrade.
• His views on gender roles are quite dated in today's society.

noun a type of art or design that involves carving or engraving, especially on gems or seals

• The museum curator was impressed by the intricate glyptic details on the ancient artifact.
• Check out the cool designs on this glyptic sculpture!
• That glyptic carving is totally rad!
• Her words were like glyptic engravings on his heart, leaving a lasting impression.

noun a musical instrument consisting of a series of tubes of different lengths bound together, played by blowing across the top of the tube

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• The musician played a beautiful melody on the panpipe during the classical music concert.
• I heard someone playing the panpipe in the park today, it sounded so peaceful.
• I can't believe how cool that dude looked playing the panpipe on the street corner.
• Her voice was like a sweet panpipe, soothing and melodious.

noun a ram's horn used as a musical instrument in Jewish religious ceremonies

• The shofar is a traditional Jewish musical instrument typically made from a ram's horn.
• I heard the sound of the shofar during the Rosh Hashanah service.
• Let's blow the shofar to celebrate the occasion!
• The shofar symbolizes a call to repentance and renewal in Jewish tradition.

noun a decorative vase, often with a cover, used for holding the ashes of a cremated person

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• The funeral director placed the ashes in the urn before the service.
• I found a beautiful urn at the antique store for my mom's ashes.
• Check out the fancy urn I got for my grandma's cremains.
• Her heart felt like an empty urn after the breakup.

noun the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs.

adjective relating to the Aztecs or their language.

• The Aztec civilization was known for their advanced agricultural practices.
• I read a cool article about Aztec history last night.
• That Aztec temple is lit!
• Her strength was like that of an Aztec warrior.

noun Achaemenid - a member of the dynasty ruling Persia from Cyrus the Great to Darius III (circa 550–330 BC)

adjective Achaemenid - relating to the Achaemenid dynasty or its rulers

• The Achaemenid Empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient history.
• Did you know that the Achaemenid Empire ruled over a vast territory in the past?
• The Achaemenid dudes were really good at conquering lands back in the day.
• The Achaemenid legacy continues to influence modern politics and diplomacy.

noun a member of the Achaemenid dynasty, which ruled the Persian Empire from approximately 550 to 330 BC

• The Achaemenids were an ancient Persian dynasty that ruled from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
• Did you know that the Achaemenids were one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world?
• The Achaemenids were like the OG rulers of Persia back in the day.
• The legacy of the Achaemenids continues to influence modern Persian culture and history.