Acropolis in a Sentence  ðŸ”Š

Definition of Acropolis

a stronghold or sanctuary used for defensive and religious purposes in ancient Grecian cities

Examples of Acropolis in a sentence

In the middle of the city, an acropolis of stone walls was erected to act as a shelter during times of war.  ðŸ”Š

Archaeologists hope to find the ruins of the acropolis in which the Greek ruler committed suicide before his enemies could find him.  ðŸ”Š

In addition to being built as a means of defense, an acropolis was also constructed to house sites of worship.  ðŸ”Š

The acropolis in Athens, Greece holds the Parthenon, a temple that was dedicated to the Greek Goddess of war and wisdom.  ðŸ”Š

As a show of strength, soldiers always guarded the acropolis against unwanted intrusion.  ðŸ”Š

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