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Dipylon

Dipylon

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A large gateway on the west side of ancient Athens where a style of pottery was found
  • proper noun
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  • Archaeologists uncovered a new collection of Dipylon vases near the ancient gateway.

Examples

  • The Dipylon served as the main entrance for processions during Athenian festivals.

  • The Dipylon was an important landmark in ancient Athens.

  • Scholars have long studied the Dipylon inscription for insights into early Greek writing.

  • Archaeologists discovered pottery near the Dipylon gateway.

  • Archaeologists uncovered a new collection of Dipylon vases near the ancient gateway.

  • The Dipylon served as the main entrance for processions during Athenian festivals.

  • Archaeologists discovered pottery near the Dipylon gateway.

Synonyms

Dipylon gate
vsDipylon
9.9

The main western entrance to ancient Athens where a special style of pottery was found

refers to the name given to that gateway rather than the physical structure

Compounds

Dipylon gate
9.9

The main western entrance to ancient Athens where a special style of pottery was found

Surface Forms

Dipylon main

Etymology

Dipylon comes from Greek parts di- meaning 'two' and pylon meaning 'gate', so it literally means 'double gate'. That's why the name was given to the large two-part gateway west of ancient Athens and to the vases and inscriptions found near that gate.