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prehistoric

[pree-hi-stawr-ik, -stor-, pree-i-] / ˌpri hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr-, ˌpri ɪ- /


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The monuments are of all types, including prehistoric burial mounds, Roman forts, early Christian carved stones and industrial mills.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“This is a TV screen, but right now, no one’s making television for it,” he says, pointing to his phone and referring to the prehistoric era of late 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Other affected UNESCO-listed sites include Chehel Sotoun Palace and the Masjed-e Jame mosque in Isfahan, as well as the prehistoric sites of the Khorramabad Valley.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Southern Africa is famous for its rich record of prehistoric life, including dinosaurs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

The invention of writing makes a convenient landmark, for the absence of written records is surely one of the key differences between prehistoric and historic societies.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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