fortresses

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Two medieval fortresses face each other across the Narva River separating Estonia from Russia on Europe's eastern edge.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Begun in the 15th century, the 25,000-mile network undulated over the Andes and west coast of South America, replete with stone paths, rope bridges, staircases, fortresses, inns and warehouses to serve relays of royal runners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Priests carried tabots into one of the fortresses in Gondar, where they will be kept until the end of the festivities.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024

Unlike the insular fortresses, core areas are connected to other parks, allowing herds to move naturally.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2024

All around stood their massive fortresses, packed in so close they almost touched one another.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth