Renacimiento
the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times
antigüedad
the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous
(antes de la industrialización)
preindustrial
relating to the period of time before the widespread adoption of industrial processes and technologies
contemporáneo
belonging to the current era
(la región mesopotámica)
Mesopotamia
an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily within modern-day Iraq, and parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey
(tablet de arcilla)
tableta de arcilla
a small, flat piece of clay that has been molded and hardened, typically used as a medium for writing or inscribing information in ancient civilizations
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(jeroglíficos)
jeroglífico
a system of writing used in ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols or characters that represent objects, ideas, or sounds, and were commonly used for inscriptions on temple walls, tombs, and other monumental structures
Hieroglyphs are a system of writing used in ancient Egypt, combining logographic and alphabetic elements. Each symbol can represent a word, a sound, or a combination of both, allowing for rich and complex expressions. For example, the hieroglyph for "ankh" represents the word for "life" and is often depicted as a cross with a loop at the top. Hieroglyphs were primarily carved on monuments, tombs, and temple walls, serving religious and ceremonial purposes. This writing system is significant in understanding ancient Egyptian culture, history, and language, as it provides insights into their beliefs, practices, and daily life.
(antedatar)
preceder
to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else
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monumento
a place or building that is historically important
reliquia
an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era
(cárcava)
catacumba
an underground burial place with tunnels and chambers for tombs or graves
(momificar)
embalsamar
to preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals or natural substances to prevent decay
alquimia
the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold
escriba
a person who writes copies of documents by hand
(ancestrales)
ancestral
related to or inherited from one's ancestors
antiguo
related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone
genealogía
the study of family lineages and the history of descent
época
a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen
(origen)
procedencia
the origin or source of a particular thing
(especialista en la Edad Media)
medievalista
a scholar or researcher who specializes in the study of the Middle Ages
arqueólogo
a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites
(preservacionista)
conservacionista
a person who advocates or works to protect and maintain natural, historical, or cultural resources from decay, destruction, or neglect
(paleontóloga)
paleontólogo
a scientist who studies fossils and ancient life forms to understand the history of life on earth
(paleobiológista)
paleobiologo
a scientist who studies ancient life forms, their evolution, behaviors, habitats, and interactions with the environment through the analysis of fossils and other remnants of past life
(especialista en criptografía)
criptógrafo
a specialist who studies and develops systems for secure communication and information protection
artefacto
a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance
excavar
to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains
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(datación por carbono-14)
datación por radiocarbono
a method used by scientists to determine the age of organic materials by measuring the amount of carbon-14 they contain
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(paleolítica)
paleolítico
a prehistoric period characterized by the development of the first stone tools, spanning from about 2.5 million years ago to around 10,000 years ago
prehistórico
relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded
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