Word: rebuilt
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...spectators sat upon rows of wooden benches. To Aeschylus, near the beginning of the fifth century, was due the introduction, upon the edge of this circular area of a wooden hut, or skene. This was the origin of the "stage" building. In the fourth century the theatre was rebuilt in stone, but a wooden proscenium was retained. At a later date this proscenium was rebuilt in stone. It is in the Roman epoch that we find the elevated stage for the first time...
...kings was destroyed, and a temple of Athena was built at the centre of the plateau; but the Acropolis was still a citadel, and was probably, in the sixth century B. C., the seat of residence of the Tyrants. It was captured and destroyed by the Persians; but was rebuilt by Pericles in the fifth century in far greater splendor, stately structures of marble replacing the old temple and gateway. In this condition it remained till late Roman times, the centre of the national history. In Byzantine times, the temples were converted into Christian churches; in the 15th century, when...
...reminded his hearers of the facts about Troy and the later Ilion which have been transmitted to us from ancient writers. Homer, in referring to the situation of ancient Troy, gives many hints that point very directly to Ilion. Ilion itself was twice completely destroyed. The city was again rebuilt by Sulla and the Roman emperors, and was especially honored as the ancestral city of the Julii for Aeneas, the ancestor of this family, had come from Troy. In Byzantine times this great city was completely destroyed and became a wilderness...
...entire inside of the building has been torn down, leaving only the walls, and will be rebuilt in modern style. The outside, however, will remain untouched. When the renovation is completed there are to be three floors and a basement...
...Melville is known for the prominent part he played in the attempted voyage to the north pole through Behring Straits; but his appointment in the navy is due to his ability as an engineer. During his term of office the navy has been practically rebuilt, and the excellence of our ships is mainly due to his work. The machinery of all our new ships has been designed and built under his supervision, and there is yet to be recorded any case of failure...