Ancient

Ancient refers to things originating in a remote past, typically from a historical period before the Middle Ages. It is used to describe artifacts, structures, traditions, and civilizations that are thousands of years old.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its relevance in cultural preservation, historical tourism, and astronomical events like upcoming solar eclipses.

Latest on Ancient

• In Myanmar's ancient Bagan, artisans struggling to preserve heritage pin hopes on tourism revival
• How China’s ancient capital staked a claim to the nation’s fastest export growth
• How ancient Chinese night watchmen patrolled streets, used ‘dripping buckets’ to tell time
• China study suggests animal sacrifice may have been part of ancient Sanxingdui rituals
• The 2027 total solar eclipse will plunge these 10 ancient Egyptian temples and monuments into darkness
• PHP armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet

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