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Categories: Acropoleis in Greece, Ancient Greek fortifications, Archaeological terminology, Articles with short description, Greek culture

acropolis acropoleis Acropoleis in Greece Akropolis

The citadel in ancient Greek towns WordNet 3.0

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The citadel in ancient Greek towns WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

An acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill with precipitous sides, mainly chosen for purposes of defense. Wikipedia

"high city" or citadel. Wikipedia Disambiguation

Defensible hilltop used as a settlement's religious, military, and/or political center Wikidata

The raised fortified area of an ancient Greek city. OmegaWiki

A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis. Wiktionary

Promontory of Ancient Greek cities. Wiktionary (translation)

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