This is the 1958th most frequent German word.
erhoben
"Erhoben" means "raised" or "elevated" in English.
Here, 'erhoben' is used in the sense of elevating or lifting something to a higher position, describing the placement on the hill.
Die Burg wurde auf einem Hügel erhoben.
The castle was elevated on a hill.
In this sentence, 'erhoben' refers to the act of raising one's voice, metaphorically indicating speaking out strongly.
Er hat seine Stimme im Protest erhoben.
He raised his voice in protest.
Here, 'erhoben' is used to mean collecting or gathering data, frequently used within scientific or analytical contexts.