Reconstructed southern section of the Cardo Maximus of Jerusalem. Paved and lined with columns, the Cardo Maximus was the main road that ran through the Roman and Byzantine city and also served as the center for the local economy. This portion dates to the time of Emperor Justinian (6th century CE).
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Raddato, C. (2015, March 04). Reconstructed section of the Cardo Maximus of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3685/reconstructed-section-of-the-cardo-maximus-of-aeli/
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Raddato, Carole. "Reconstructed section of the Cardo Maximus of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem)." World History Encyclopedia, March 04, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3685/reconstructed-section-of-the-cardo-maximus-of-aeli/.
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Raddato, Carole. "Reconstructed section of the Cardo Maximus of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem)." World History Encyclopedia, 04 Mar 2015, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3685/reconstructed-section-of-the-cardo-maximus-of-aeli/.
