Preferred label
Ruins
Alternative label
Demolished buildings
Broader term
Sites
Related terms
Abandoned buildings
Abandoned mines
Antiquities
Archaeological sites
Debris
Ghost towns
Scope note
For remains of structures not of ancient times that have been destroyed or are in a state of great disrepair or decay. Search under ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES for ancient structures still largely intact, remains of ancient structures, and any active excavations. Search under ABANDONED BUILDINGS for vacant, possibly dilapidated buildings. Search under DISASTERS or WAR DAMAGE for structures ruined by particular events.
Editorial note
Used in a note under ABANDONED BUILDINGS and ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.