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ancient civilization
A complex human society from the distant past, typically characterized by urban development, writing systems, social stratification, and organized government. Refers to civilizations such as those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China.
エジプトの古代文明に興味がある。
I'm interested in ancient Egyptian civilization.
世界の四大古代文明について学んだ。
I studied the four great ancient civilizations of the world.
古代文明の遺跡から当時の人々の暮らしぶりがわかることがある。
From the ruins of ancient civilizations, we can sometimes learn about the way people lived at the time.
CULTURE:
In Japanese education, the 四大文明 (four great civilizations) — Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus, and Yellow River — are a standard topic in world history classes. This concept is more emphasized in East Asian education systems than in Western ones.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 古代文明の遺跡 (ruins of an ancient civilization)
- 古代文明の発祥地 (birthplace of an ancient civilization)
- 四大古代文明 (the four great ancient civilizations)