noun
ancient Orient; ancient Near East
Historical term referring to the early civilizations of the Near East, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Levant.
古代オリエントの文明は、文字や法律を発展させた。
The civilizations of the ancient Near East developed writing and law.
博物館で古代オリエントの展示を見た。
I saw an exhibition on the ancient Orient at the museum.