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Antiquity is a term used to refer to the distant past. It is often used to describe the period of time before written records, or before the fall of ancient civilizations such as the Roman Empire. Antiquity encompasses many different cultures and societies, and it can be difficult to define precisely when antiquity began and ended. Generally, antiquity is considered to have begun around 3000 BCE with the rise of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China and other parts of Asia.
The study of antiquity has long been an important part of human history. Ancient artifacts provide us with a window into how people lived in different times and places throughout history. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that suggests humans were living in complex societies as far back as 10 000 years ago. Ancient texts provide us with insight into how people thought about their world thousands of years ago; they also offer valuable information about religious beliefs and practices from this period. Artifacts from antiquity are also studied for their aesthetic value; these objects can tell us much about how people viewed beauty in different eras.
Antiquity has had a major influence on modern culture as well; many aspects of our lives today are rooted in ancient traditions or ideas that originated thousands of years ago. For example, many modern religions trace their roots back to ancient times; Christianity was heavily influenced by Judaism which dates back at least three thousand years ago while Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama who lived around 500 BCE in India . Similarly, many aspects of philosophy can be traced back to thinkers such as Socrates who lived during the fifth century BCE . In addition , literature from antiquity continues to inspire writers today ; Homer’s epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey remain popular even after more than two thousand years .
In conclusion , studying antiquity provides us with valuable insights into our past which can help inform our present day decisions . By understanding how people thought , behaved , believed , created art , wrote literature etcetera during this time we gain greater knowledge about ourselves which allows us make more informed choices now .