Journey back in time to explore the mysteries and marvels of ancient civilizations, from pharaohs to philosophers. Uncover historical facts and legendary figures.
Ancient Civilizations provide an inexhaustible source of fascinating material for crossword puzzles, rich with unique names, architectural wonders, and mythical tales. Clues can range from the grandeur of Egyptian pyramids and Roman emperors to lesser-known details of Mesopotamian inventions or Indus Valley script. This topic allows constructors to craft puzzles that are both educational and steeped in the captivating narratives of humanity's past, appealing to history buffs and wordplay lovers alike.
Crossword clues used in ancient civilizations puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“The people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“Short term for the picture writing used by Egyptians”
HIERO (5)
“The civilization known for its calendar and temples in Mexico”
MAYAN (5)
“The remains of a building that has been destroyed”
RUIN (4)
“A building used for the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“A person who wrote out documents in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“A material made from plants used for writing”
PAPYRUS (7)
“The title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The Greek city known for the birth of democracy”
ATHENS (6)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (5)
“The city that was the heart of a massive empire in Italy”
ROME (4)
“A flat metal disc used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“A rectangular stepped tower found in Mesopotamia”
ZIGGURAT (8)
“A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses”
CHARIOT (7)
“A person who recorded information in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“Fired clay containers used for storage or cooking”
POTTERY (7)
“A massive monument with a triangular shape”
PYRAMID (7)
“Empire that ruled the Andes mountains”
INCA (4)
“The life-giving river of ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“Material used to make tablets for early writing”
CLAY (4)
“Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar”
MAYA (4)
“A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs”
MUMMY (5)
“A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“Beings such as Zeus or Ra who were worshipped”
GODS (4)
“The city that served as the heart of a vast empire”
ROME (4)
“A person whose job was to write and keep records”
SCRIBE (6)
“The empire that built the city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“Central American civilization known for its calendar and pyramids”
MAYA (4)
“The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
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