Pillars of Hercules
geographical name
Pillars of Her·cu·les
ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz 
the two promontories at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar: the Rock of Gibraltar (in Europe) and Jebel Musa (in Africa)
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“Pillars of Hercules.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pillars%20of%20Hercules. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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