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- historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
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- historic ruins (remains, relics)
- archeological site
This meaning refers to physical remnants from past civilizations, often found in historical sites showcasing architecture or artifacts.
Yesterday, I visited the ruins and learned about ancient lifestyles.
This meaning denotes a location where archaeological excavations and studies take place, revealing historical information about past cultures.
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We must try to preserve the remains of ancient civilizations.
10. にっぽんれっとう日本列島にもきゅうせっきぶんか旧石器文化がそんざい存在したことは、いわじゅく岩宿いせき遺跡をはじめ、かくち各地でのはっくつちょうさ発掘調査のけっか結果からあきらか明らかとなっているが、にっぽん日本のきゅうせっきぶんか旧石器文化のいぶつ遺物にはぞうけい造形げいじゅつ芸術とよぶ呼ぶべきものはほとんどそんざい存在しない。
As evidenced by findings from the Iwajuku site to results of excavations around the country, a paleolithic culture did exist in the Japanese archipelago. However, there are almost no surviving artifacts of what could be termed plastic art.