ancient dynasty
Long-gone royal lineage
An ancient dynasty is a succession of rulers from the same family line that held power in the distant past.
The phrase typically refers to ruling houses from civilizations like Egypt, China, or Mesopotamia: The tomb dates back to an ancient dynasty.
It emphasizes both hereditary succession and historical remoteness.
- empireDomain under unified control
- fallen empireState that lost supremacy
- pharaohAncient Egyptian ruler
- emperorMale ruler of empire
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
divine right · lineage · family tree · kingdom · royal court · reign · succession · ruler · ruling class · bloodline · heir · palace · tomb · burial chamber · terra cotta · conquest · fall · lost civilization
ancient dynastydemocratic republic
Government by elected officials
modern democracy · constitutional democracy · parliamentary system · democracy · representative democracy
ancient dynastyinterim government
Temporary administration between permanent ones
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