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  1. Ortygia

    Ortygia (; Italian: Ortigia; Greek: Ὀρτυγία) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as the Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ), which means "Quail".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ortygia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ortygia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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