A fortress or stronghold, especially the citadel of a Roman city.
Latin 'arx' meaning citadel or fortress, used directly in English to refer to Roman military fortifications and their archaeological remains.
The Arx of Rome was the sacred stronghold on the Capitoline Hill where the Roman Senate sometimes met—knowing a single Latin word like 'arx' can unlock entire histories of ancient power structures.
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