Beulé Gate, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Related person

unknown Ancient Greek (architect)

Date

280-260 BCE ca.

Location

Europe->Greece->Perifreia Protevosis->Athens

Description

French archaeologist Ernest Beule discovered the gate in 1852 during the demolition of a defensive wall built by the Turks. The Beule Gate was built by the Romans in 267 C.E. using rubble that remained after the departure of Herulii invaders.

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