Dipylon

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UK/ˈdɪpɪlən/US/ˈdɪpɪˌlɑːn/

proper noun

The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.

OriginAncient Greek Δίπυλον →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Thriasian Gate

  1. archaeologyThe main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
  2. artA style of geometric Greek pottery, particularly large funerary amphorae.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΔίπυλον
  2. EnglishDipylon

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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Translations

Ancient Greek Δίπυλον
  • Δίπυλον (Dípulon)main gate of Classical Athens
French Dipylon
  • Dipylonmain gate of Classical Athens
German Dipylon
  • Dipylonmain gate of Classical Athens
Greek Δίπυλον
  • Δίπυλον (Dípylon)main gate of Classical Athens
Italian Dipylon
  • Dipylonmain gate of Classical Athens
Russian Дипилон
  • Дипилон (Dipilon)main gate of Classical Athens
Spanish Dípilon
  • Dípilonmain gate of Classical Athens
Cite this entry
APA

Dipylon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dipylon

MLA

“Dipylon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dipylon. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Dipylon,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dipylon.

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