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ancient field

[ˈeɪnʃənt fiːld]
nounpl: ancient fields
campo antigo
1. A field or agricultural land that has been cultivated or used for a very long time, often with historical or archaeological significance
The ancient field showed evidence of crop rotation techniques used centuries ago.
O campo antigo mostrava evidência de técnicas de rotação de culturas usadas séculos atrás.
2. In archaeology, a field site that contains remains or artifacts from ancient civilizations
Archaeologists excavated the ancient field to uncover pottery shards and tools.
Os arqueólogos escavaram o campo antigo para descobrir fragmentos de cerâmica e ferramentas.
Synonyms
historic fieldold fieldarchaeological siteheritage land
Antonyms
new fieldmodern fieldrecently cleared land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo antigo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
campo antigo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
terreno histórico
Alternative term emphasizing historical significance

Related Idioms & Phrases

fields of history
ancient grounds
heritage fields
archaeological field work
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