#architecture history
- Acropolis — A fortified area, citadel, or structurally reinforced upper part located at the center of major ancient Greek cities (poleis). This fortified precinct, typically situated on a hill or an abrupt rocky prominence, housed the primary temples dedicated to patron deities, the public treasury, and the rulers' palaces, while also serving as the ultimate strategic refuge for the population during a siege or war.
- Acroterion — A decorative element or small pedestal placed at the apex or lower extremities of a triangular pediment in Greek and Roman temples or neoclassical edifices. This structural element, made of stone, terracotta, or bronze, serves as a stable base for mounting palmettes, mythological statues, or urns, breaking the rigidity of the roof's geometric lines.