ilion

Noun

Meaning

an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War

Source: WordNet

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Ahhiya(wa) has been identified with the Achaeans of the Trojan War and the city of Wilusa with the legendary city of Troy (note the similarity with early Greek Ϝίλιον main Wilion, later Ἴλιον main Ilion, the name of the acropolis of Troy). Source: Internet

An extensive hill, called Hisarlik (or Hissarlik) by the Turks, had for some time been known not the remains of a city named Ilion that had thrived in Hellenistic and Roman times. Source: Internet

And if you happen to be on Otsego Street in Ilion and are planning a fishing trip, stop by and support Blake's Baits. Source: Internet

Following the final defeat of Mithridates in 63/2, Pompey rewarded the city's loyalty by becoming the benefactor of Ilion and patron of Athena Ilias. Source: Internet

In 280 or soon after Ilion passed a long decree lavishly honouring Antiochus in order to cement their relationship with him. Source: Internet

Inschriften von Ilion 10. In 74 BC the Ilians once again demonstrated their loyalty to Rome by siding with the Roman general Lucullus against Mithridates VI. Source: Internet

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