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The monumental entrance gate (propylaea) to the Roman agora of Athens. Pentellic marble, 19-11 BCE. Donated by Julius Caesar and Augustus, it is known as the Gate of Athena Archegetis.
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Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2015, December 19). Roman Agora Gate, Athens. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4352/roman-agora-gate-athens/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Agora Gate, Athens." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 19, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4352/roman-agora-gate-athens/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Agora Gate, Athens." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Dec 2015. Web. 18 Oct 2021.