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ancient area

[ˈeɪnʃənt ˈɛriə]
nounpl: ancient areas
área antiga
1. A geographical region or locality that has historical significance from previous civilizations or time periods
The ancient area of Mesopotamia was home to some of the earliest civilizations.
A área antiga da Mesopotâmia foi lar de algumas das primeiras civilizações.
2. A district or section of a city or region that dates back to historical times and retains its original character
Tourists visit the ancient area of Rome to see the Colosseum and Forum.
Turistas visitam a área antiga de Roma para ver o Coliseu e o Fórum.
Synonyms
historical regionancient districtold areahistoric zoneantiquated region
Antonyms
modern areanew districtcontemporary regionrecent development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área antiga
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
região histórica
Often used interchangeably
São Paulo
área antiga/histórica
Both terms are commonly used
Portugal
zona antiga
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

walking through history
a relic of the past
steeped in history
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