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Ruinenfeld

ruins field, extensive area of ruins

noun roo-EE-nen-felt Rare
Travel & Places Landmarks

Usage Note

Ruinenfeld describes a broad area covered with the remains of collapsed or demolished buildings, typical of ancient sites or war-damaged cities. Archaeological Ruinenfelder are systematically excavated.

Examples

"Das Ruinenfeld der römischen Stadt wurde von der Gemeinde als Freilichtmuseum zugänglich gemacht."

Natural Translation

The ruins field of the Roman town was opened to the public as an open-air museum by the municipality.

Literal Translation

The ruins field of the Roman town was by the municipality as open-air museum accessible made.

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