ancient

[ˈeɪnʃənt]

Definition:
1. Belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past.
2. An old person.

'ancient' example sentence:

1. They dug many ancient coins out of the tomb.
2. The ancient pagoda is still there, but not in its integrity.
3. Achilles and Heracles were ancient Greek heroes.
4. China has the world's most ancient tree species - metasequoia.
5. There are many ancient codes and records in the library of our institute.
6. These magnificent ancient buildings demonstrate the great intelligence of the labouring people.
7. Ancient farming methods still survive in the Midle East.
8. The forests are ancient , and there is evidence that man has been here for some time, with rock paintings dating back 5,000 years.
9. From ancient times our forefathers have laboured, lived and multiplied on this land.
10. Some scientific books of ancient China have been lost.
11. There are some areas of wetland which are of ancient origin.
12. Past ancient treasures that stretched away into the distance in adjoining rooms.
13. These ancient weapons are all cast out of bronze.
14. The ancients knew more than we do about the heavens.
15. Then you walk past the ancient jukebox, but have no fear.
16. An ancient sign warns of the danger of walking on the luscious looking sod on the edge of the cliffs.