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

This means researchers simply don't know what is buried in the sites, which are mainly mounds, fortresses, early roadside inns known as caravanserais and canal systems.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2024

And I shall reproach any prince who, trusting in fortresses, considers the hatred of the people to be of little importance.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli