Dipylon
专有名词
英 /ˈdɪpɪlən/
美 /ˈdɪpɪˌlɑːn/
音节划分: Di‧py‧lon
英文释义
专有名词
- The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
- A style of geometric Greek pottery, particularly large funerary amphorae.
词形变化
词源
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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