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 Alhambra fortress-palace is in which Spanish city?
AnswerGranada
The Alhambra overlooks Granada in Andalusia.
Edinburgh Castle sits on top of what?
AnswerAn extinct volcano's rock
Castle Rock is a volcanic plug.
The alternating gaps and raised blocks along castle walls are called what?
AnswerCrenellations
Crenellated battlements let defenders shelter and shoot.
Expert level
Angled, star-shaped forts are also known as what?
AnswerBastion forts
Bastions deflected cannon fire and covered the walls.
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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