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An acropolis, acro = highest, polis = city, the citadel of a city which formed the basis and refuge of its defence against invaders.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoEach independent tribe held an area of farmland, and established a fortress (acropolis) on a hill to retire to when invaded by neighbours, nomads or pirates. As this developed, cities grew up around the acropolis and so the city-state of fortress, city, farmland, fishery and trading port emerged.
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What did the cyclops throw at Odysseus ship?
a hilltop
What is a fortress on a hill is called?
Acro Polis
Who built the famous sanchi stupa?
Ashoka built a total of eight stupas on the hilltop of Sanchi including the Great Stupa. ...
Where does the name Kim come from?
Kim is of English origin. It means "from the meadow of the royal fortress
What is a hilltop fortress?
A fortress at the top of a hilltop, or A.K.A. the hilltop. :P
A hilltop fortress in ancient Athens that includes the Parthenon and other famous buildings is called?
The acropolis
What is the Greek word for a fortress?
φρούριο
Around what feature was a Greek polis usually built?
Q: Around what feature was a Greek polis built?A: A Greek polis was usually built around a strong fortress.
What is fortified hilltop in greek?
οχυρωμένη κορυφή λόφου (ohiromeni korifi lofu)
Why did Jefferson locate Monticello on a hilltop?
Hilltops were traditional sites of Greek or Roman temples
What is the fortress in the middle of a Greek town called?
Barracks
What are the Greek word for the great fortress?
" 'FROO-RHEE-ON " or " O-KHEE-'RHON "
What is the motto of Hilltop High School?
The motto of Hilltop High School is 'The Focus at Hilltop is Academics'.
When was Hilltop Unit created?
Hilltop Unit was created in 1981.
When did Hilltop Park end?
Hilltop Park ended in 1912.
When was Hilltop Park created?
Hilltop Park was created in 1902.
