遺跡(いせき)

いせき
noun
ruins, historic site, remains
1. ruins, historic site, archaeological remains
The remains or traces of an ancient civilization, building, or settlement. Archaeological sites from the past.
遺跡(いせき)を訪(おとず)れる。
To visit ruins.
遺跡(いせき)から銅貨(どうか)が発掘(はっくつ)された。
Copper coins were excavated from the ruins.
古代(こだい)の遺跡(いせき)。
Ancient ruins.

遺跡(いせき) refers to archaeological or historic remains.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 遺跡(いせき)を発掘(はっくつ)する: to excavate ruins
  • 遺跡(いせき)を調査(ちょうさ)する: to survey ruins
  • 古代(こだい)遺跡(いせき): ancient ruins

RELATED:

  • 史跡(しせき): historic site (protected)
  • 遺物(いぶつ): artifact, remains
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