What is another word for acropolises?
Pronunciation: [akɹˈɒpəlˌa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA) 
Acropolises are elevated and fortified regions or settlements, usually at the city center, characterized by imposing architecture, cultural significance, and strategic importance. Synonyms for acropolises include citadels, fortresses, strongholds, castles, bastions, redoubts, bulwarks, ramparts, and palisades. These terms share the same connotation of invincibility, protection, and permanence as acropolises but may differ in terms of historical context and cultural significance. Regardless of their differences, all these synonyms refer to structures that have served as defensive or offensive structures throughout history, and they continue to be regarded as cultural landmarks today.
