ancient ruins
ancient ruins
very old ruins
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ancient ruins with Russian translation
ancient ruins usage examples
С утёса мы видели древние руины, разбросанные по долине.
From the cliff we could see the ancient ruins scattered across the valley.
Местный гид объяснил, как люди когда-то жили среди древних руин.
A local guide explained how people once lived among the ancient ruins.
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ancient ruins belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ancient ruins synonyms
What's the difference between ancient ruins / ruins / ruined city / ruined temple / ruined castle / archaeological site
Emphasizes both great age and ruinous condition of structures.
We spent the afternoon exploring the ancient ruins outside the city.
Мы провели день, исследуя древние руины за городом.
General term for remains of buildings or structures; less emphasis on 'ancient'.
The castle ruins attract many visitors every summer.
Руины замка привлекают много посетителей каждое лето.
Specifies an entire city that is in ruins; emphasizes scale and urban context.
The ruined city attracted archaeologists from several countries.
Руинный город привлек археологов из нескольких стран.
Specifically a temple that is ruined; religious/ritual building context.
They photographed the ruined temple at sunrise.
Они фотографировали разрушенный храм на рассвете.
A castle that is in ruins; often evokes medieval context.
The ruined castle towers over the valley.
Разрушенный замок возвышается над долиной.
A site studied by archaeologists; may be ruined or partially preserved, focus on research value.
The archaeological site contains remains dating back thousands of years.
На археологическом участке обнаружены остатки, датируемые тысячелетиями назад.
Emphasizes historical importance; site may be intact, preserved, or ruined.
The town is known for its many historic sites.
Город известен своими многочисленными историческими памятниками.
Formal term for material traces left by past human activity; often fragmentary.
The report catalogued the archaeological remains found at the site.
В отчете каталогизированы археологические остатки, найденные на участке.
A fortress left unoccupied; may be intact or partly ruined, emphasis on abandonment.
We climbed the walls of the abandoned fortress to get a view.
Мы поднялись на стены заброшенной крепости, чтобы посмотреть на вид.
A settlement no longer inhabited; may have standing buildings or be in ruins.
The deserted settlement is visible from the hiking trail.
Заброшенное поселение видно с пешеходной тропы.
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How to pronounce ancient ruins and what this word means
ancient ruins translation: древние руины. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ancient ruins
/eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/
ancient ruins translation
древние руины
ancient ruins examples
From the cliff we could see the ancient ruins scattered across the valley.
ancient ruins transcription
/eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/, /eɪnʃənt ˈruɪnz/
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ancient ruins meaning: what does it mean?
very old ruins
ancient ruins pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ancient ruins is pronounced as /eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ancient ruins definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
From the cliff we could see the ancient ruins scattered across the valley. Translation: С утёса мы видели древние руины, разбросанные по долине.
Is ancient ruins part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, ancient ruins (древние руины) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ancient ruins part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, ancient ruins (древние руины) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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