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[[File:Coatofarms.png|thumb|Ascalon Coat of Arms]] | [[File:Coatofarms.png|thumb|Ascalon Coat of Arms]] | ||
a town located in the Middle East. Ascalon is more of a monumental structure than a town, as it is not open for residence, only for visits. | a town located in the Middle East. Ascalon is more of a monumental structure than a town, as it is not open for residence, only for visits. | ||
[[File:Hall of Ascalon.png|thumb]] | [[File:Hall of Ascalon.png|thumb]] | ||
Ascalon was established by the player Alonjak as an art project on early 2024. | |||
== History and Name == | |||
Ascalon was established by the player Alonjak as an art project on early 2024. | |||
The name "Ascalon" was adopted from the medieval name of the modern city of "Ashkelon." During the medieval period, it was referred to as "Ascalon." Ascalon in real-life has a rich history as a significant port city situated on the southern shores of what is now modern-day Israel. | The name "Ascalon" was adopted from the medieval name of the modern city of "Ashkelon." During the medieval period, it was referred to as "Ascalon." Ascalon in real-life has a rich history as a significant port city situated on the southern shores of what is now modern-day Israel. | ||
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Ascalon is also adorned with two sandstone sphinx statues, perceived as the 'Protectors of Ascalon', and it has also two living llamas, believed to bestow good fortune and health upon visitors. | Ascalon is also adorned with two sandstone sphinx statues, perceived as the 'Protectors of Ascalon', and it has also two living llamas, believed to bestow good fortune and health upon visitors. | ||
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