Decapolis

geographical name

De·​cap·​o·​lis di-ˈka-pə-lis How to pronounce Decapolis (audio)
confederation of 10 ancient cities in northern Palestine in the region chiefly southeast of the Sea of Galilee

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“Decapolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Decapolis. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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