A "military fortress" refers to a strong and protected place where soldiers and weapons are stationed for defense and protection. It is like a secure base that helps safeguard a country or region from potential threats or attacks. Full definition
Scientists have debated whether the first significant phase of the compilation of biblical texts happened before or after the fall of the first Temple, in 586 B.C. To get at the potential answers to that question, a group of researchers in Israel analyzed mundane inscriptions about the needs of daily life on 16 ceramic shards written about 600 B.C. from an ancient military fortress in Arad, at the northern edge of the Negev desert. (scientificamerican.com)
Most were built as military fortresses but, like retired soldiers forced to find new careers, adopted new purposes in times of peace. (artfund.org)
This national monument set on 88 acres of private land and 2 km of private coastline, also a Nature Park with very special bird and sea life, was created from a former 19th century military fortress stunningly blended into the landscape. (travellermade.com)