English / phrase
ancient ruins
MEANING IN ENGLISH
the surviving remains, crumbling stone walls, and weathered structures of antique cities or temples
In context
01
Historians uncovered fragmented pillars while surveying the ancient ruins of the forgotten citadel.
02
Walking among the ancient ruins of Rome gives visitors a vivid sense of the empire's imperial grandeur.
Synonyms
Archaeological remains,historic wreckage,antique relics
Antonyms
Modern skyscrapers,contemporary structures,newly built edifices
Collocations
Explore ancient ruins,scattered ancient ruins,majestic ancient ruins