The Tetrapylon of Aphrodisias

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Carole Raddato
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published on 10 April 2015
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The Tetrapylon of Aphrodisias in Caria (now Turkey) was a monumental gateway leading from the main north-south street of the town into a large forecourt in front of the Temple of Aphrodite. It was built c. 200 CE.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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