Remains of Greek Fort discovered by Israeli scientists
Q. Israeli archaeologists have discovered which ancient Greek Fort on 4th November, according to reports?- Published on 05 Nov 15a. Sparta
b. Acra
c. Seleucid
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Acra
Archaeologists from Israel have found the remains of the ancient Greek fort of Acra, according to reports. This solved the greatest mystery of the precise location of the fortified Hellenistic citadel erected in the heart of Jerusalem by the Seleucid conquerors, after they first destroyed this city in 168 BC. Acra dates back more than 2,000 years, to the time of Greek excavation site in Jerusalem and was constructed in 168 BC by ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
