Classical antiquity is a broad term for a long period of cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the interlocking civilisations of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, collectively known as the Greco-Roman world.

What is the meaning of antiquity?

1 : ancient times especially : those before the Middle Ages a town that dates from antiquity. 2 : the quality of being ancient a castle of great antiquity. 3 antiquities plural. a : relics or monuments (such as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times a museum of Greek antiquities.

What is the study of classical antiquity?

Classics or classical studies is the study of classical antiquity, and in the Western world traditionally refers to the study of Classical Greek and Latin literature. It may also include Greco-Roman philosophy, history, and archaeology as secondary subjects.