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Old towns

Scope note

Use for older, often historic, sections of cities or towns, generally distinguished from newer parts by clear boundaries and distinctive architecture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008539

Equivalent Terms used

old town

Created

13yrs ago

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