Arch of Galerius - Thessaloniki, Greece
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N 40° 37.930 E 022° 57.105
34T E 665059 N 4499756
The Arch of Galerius, popularly called Kamara by Greeks, stands in what was in Roman times the centre of Thessaloniki
Waymark Code: WMD0C4
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 11/02/2011
Views: 13
Built shortly before A.D. 305 in commemoration of Galerius' victory over the Persians (Sassanids) in 297. It was a part of a four gateway which was situated at the point where the ceremonial way from the palace complex met the city's busiest thoroughfare. The reliefs depict and extol the Emperor's victory over the Persians. It is located at the junction of Egnatia and Dimitriou Gounari streets.
The structure originally consisted of four main pillars and two smaller ones on each side, the former supporting a central dome.
Today only three pillars and a part of the brick masonry above survive. The other parts of the structure were destroyed at an unknown date, probably during one of many earthquakes which have damaged Thessaloniki throughout its history. The two main pillars are covered with sculpted marble slabs, which depict the wars of Galerius against the Persians. The central arched opening is 9.7 m wide and 12.5 m high and the secondary opening is 4.8 m wide and 6.5 m high.
Type: Triumphal (Monument/Memorial)
Subtype: Military Entrance
Location: Egnatia & Dimitrios Gounari Street
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