Which famous hilltop citadel in Athens holds the Parthenon?
AnswerThe Acropolis
Acropolis means 'high city'.
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Citadel facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about citadels, castles and historic fortresses, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a drawbridge?
AnswerA bridge that can be raised to block entry
Raising the drawbridge sealed the gate.
Going deeper
The Russian word kremlin refers to what?
AnswerA fortress inside a city
Many old Russian cities have a kremlin, or citadel.
The historic Citadel of Aleppo is in which country?
AnswerSyria
It is one of the oldest and largest castles in the world.
Edinburgh Castle sits on top of what?
AnswerAn extinct volcano's rock
Castle Rock is a volcanic plug.
Expert level
The Cairo Citadel was founded in the 1170s by which ruler?
AnswerSaladin
Saladin began the Citadel around 1176.
The ancient fortress of Masada overlooks which body of water?
AnswerThe Dead Sea
Masada sits on a plateau above the Dead Sea.
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