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aqueduct
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a bridgelike structure that carries a water conduit or canal across a valley or over a river
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century
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(in the ancient Roman army) a company, consisting of approximately 100 men.
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cohort
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one of the ten divisions in an ancient Roman legion, numbering from 300 to 600 soldiers
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fortress
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A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town.
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legion
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a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers.
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standard
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a flag, emblematic figure, or other object raised on a pole to indicate the rallying point of an army, fleet, etc.
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tribune
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any of various administrative officers, esp. one of 10 officers elected to protect the interests and rights of the plebeians from the patricians.
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triumph
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the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a victorious commander with his army, spoils of war, and captives, authorized by the senate in honor of an important military or naval victory.
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