antiquity antiquity /ænˈtɪkwəti/

noun

1. () The historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe  ( antiquity )
   the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
    The museum showcased artifacts from antiquity.
   The museum showcased artifacts from antiquity.
   
   
2. An artifact surviving from the past  ( antiquity )
   an artifact surviving from the past
   
3. Extreme oldness  ( ancientness , antiquity )
   extreme oldness