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Acropolises

Scope note

The higher and usually fortified sections of ancient Greek cities, typically containing temples and some public buildings and used as places of refuge.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000700

Equivalent Terms used

acropolis

Created

13yrs ago

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