Acropolis: elevated stronghold, sacred hill, and urban center Acropolis An acropolis is a fortified or elevated part of a city—often the site of temples, palaces and defenses. Famous examples include the Acropolis of Athens and elevated complexes in Me…
Ashdod: Israeli coastal city, major port and long-inhabited site Ashdod Ashdod is a Mediterranean coastal city in Israel with ancient roots and a modern role as a major commercial port, urban center, and cultural hub on Israel's southern coastal plain.
