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What is the classical Greek word for "Fortress"?
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Quote:That's the modern version of the word, while ???????? is the ancient version. From my exposure to Classical and Hellenistic history and epigraphy, I gather that this usually has the meaning of a fort or (by extension) a garrison, but I think it can also mean "citadel" or "fortress." However, in many Greek city-states the citadel was the acropolis, but ????????? had a much more specific meaning and definition (the fortified upper portion of a city which usually served as an important military, administrative, and religious centre).

Thanks, but what is ???????? transliterated into English? Smile
Michael D. Hafer [aka Mythos Ruler, aka eX | Vesper]
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Re: What is the classical Greek word for "Fortress"? - by Mythos_Ruler - 05-22-2009, 06:50 AM

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