What geographical feature is Dura-Europos built on?
A mountain
An island
An escarpment
A peninsula
Answer
Dura-Europos was built on an escarpment 90 meters (300 feet) above the southwestern bank of the Euphrates river. This strategic location allowed the city to serve as a border city and stronghold for various empires throughout its history.
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