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Calpe (kăl`pē), ancient name, possibly Phoenician in origin, of Gibraltar Rock of Gibraltar (Lat. Calpe), one of the Pillars of Hercules , which guards the northeastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar, linking the Mediterranean with the Atlantic. The town of Gibraltar lies at the northwest end of the Rock of Gibraltar. ..... Click the link for more information. . It is one of the Pillars of Hercules Pillars of Hercules, ancient mythological name for promontories flanking the east entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. They are usually identified with Gibraltar in Europe and with Mt. Acha at Ceuta in Africa. ..... Click the link for more information. , at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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