+Ruin refers to the state of profound decay or destruction, often of a previously grand structure or entity. It signifies the end of an era, the collapse of a [civilization](/wiki/civilization), or the erosion of an ideal, frequently evoking a melancholic sense of [loss](/wiki/loss) and the relentless passage of time.
+## See also
+- [Archaeology](/wiki/archaeology)
+- [Preservation](/wiki/preservation)
+- [Decay](/wiki/decay)