Dipylon.
The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
Meaning & usage
The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
A style of geometric Greek pottery, particularly large funerary amphorae.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon) (“Two Gate”), so named because of its unique architectural design featuring an inner and outer gatehouse separated by a rectangular courtyard. The art style was named after the funerary amphorae found in the cemetery near the gate.
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