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Dipylon

Di‧py‧lon

UK/ˈdɪpɪlən/ US/ˈdɪpɪˌlɑːn/ uncommon

adjective

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of or relating to a gateway on the west of ancient Athens

noun

1.

a gateway on the west of ancient Athens near which a distinctive style of pottery has been found

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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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