time capsule
noun
1
: a container holding historical records or objects representative of current culture that is deposited (as in a cornerstone) for preservation until discovery by some future age
2
: something resembling a time capsule
Sunken vessels are archaeological time capsules.—
Philip Trupp
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For well over 2,200 years, the final resting place of China’s first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has served as a time capsule of a time now long gone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
There are many ways to build a ritual around the winter season, from creating ornaments in nature to building a winter time capsule.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Sina Brufani The city’s grand dame, Sina Brufani, was established in 1884, and staying there feels like stepping into a time capsule.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Three Brothers is a time capsule of Old World charm with heaps of comfort to spare.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Time capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20capsule. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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