Meanings of ancient fortifications in English

Presidents from Richard Nixon onwards have visited the ancient fortifications.

Bolitho shaded his eyes and stared at the waterfront with its ancient fortifications and busy markets.

But its ancient fortifications have been destroyed and their place has been taken by boulevards and canals.

The ancient fortifications proved impregnable for ages, and are now modernised for the use of up-to-date artillery equipment.

Now comes the turn of ethnicity as students of all races, religions and creeds are storming the ancient fortifications.

The country, which forms part of the modern department of Acarnania and Aetolia, contains numerous fragments of ancient fortifications.

Many inscriptions, coins, &c., have been found here, and traces of the ancient fortifications and of a Roman aqueduct are visible.

The ranges on either side are lined with ancient fortifications, and even the city is dominated by a castle on the ridge.

The ancient fortifications, almost obliterated by Fitzmaurice eleven years before, had been replaced by strong walls, lined with earthworks, and crowned by towers.

419.jpg Part of the Ancient Fortifications Of The City Of Van, Between the Citadel and The Lake.