Frankish Tower (Acropolis of Athens)
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title:
Frankish Tower (Acropolis of Athens)
text:
The Frankish Tower was a medieval tower built on the Acropolis of Athens. The date and circumstances of its construction are unclear, but it was probably built as part of the palace of the Dukes of Athens, who ruled Athens between 1205 and 1458 during what was known as the Frankokratia. The tower was on the western side of the Acropolis, near the monumental gateway known as the Propylaia. Throughout its history, the tower was used as a watchtower, a beacon, a salt-store and a prison. During the
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description:
Former medieval tower in present-day Greece
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankish_Tower_(Acropolis_of_Athens)
date created:
2014-06-19T10:35:18Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T08:56:05Z
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