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Abila

Abila

9.9
A high rock of land that sticks out into the sea near Gibraltar in northern Morocco
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The ancient site of Abila attracts many tourists each year.

Examples

  • The ancient Greeks considered Abila one of the Pillars of Hercules, standing opposite the Rock of Gibraltar.

  • Sailors once considered Abila the gateway between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean.

  • From the shore, Abila is visible as a dramatic outcrop across the strait.

  • The ancient city was believed to lie near Abila, one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules.

  • Abila is located near the coast of northern Morocco.

  • Tourists often visit Abila to learn about its role in Mediterranean history and mythology.

  • Abila is a historic promontory in northern Morocco, known for its significance in classical mythology.

Synonyms

Abyla
vsAbila
9.9

A rocky headland in northern Morocco opposite the Rock of Gibraltar called one of the Pillars of Hercules

is the same place but uses an alternative historic spelling
Jebel Musa
vsAbila
9.5

A rocky mountain on Morocco's north coast opposite the Rock of Gibraltar, seen as one of the Pillars of Hercules

is the same location but uses a different modern geographical name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Abila, also written Abyla, is an old name for the tall rock or promontory opposite Gibraltar that people long called one of the Pillars of Hercules. The name probably comes from a local word meaning 'high' or 'rock', which fits because Abila is a dramatic, pillar-like cliff by the sea.