ancient
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Because Sulawesi lies on the northern sea route between mainland Asia and ancient Sahul, the dates have direct implications for assessing when the ancestors of Aboriginal Australians first arrived.
From BBC
The actress, who is also set to star as Lara Croft in a new Tomb Raider series, is perhaps more familiar to fans dressed in the ancient robes she donned when playing Sansa Stark.
From BBC
Capitol was spelled with an “O” rather than an “A” in reference to ancient Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
If these lunar instruments succeed in capturing the ancient radio signal, they could offer a powerful new way to investigate the nature of dark matter and deepen our understanding of how the Universe began.
From Science Daily
The tiny Himalayan kingdom wedged between India and China, noted for scenic natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, has improved flight connections recently.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.