Arkadiane
unknown (Ancient Roman)
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Alternative Title
Ephesus: Arcadian Street (Harbor Street)
Date
2013-02-26Description
View on the street, looking north; The other principal artery, the Arkadiane, named in honour of Emperor Arkadios (reigned 395-408) was about 500 m long, marble-paved and flanked by covered colonnades decorated by geometric floor mosaics and terminated by a monumental gateway at the harbour. About halfway along the street stood four massive columns upon which stood statues of the four evangelists. The street is a typical if grandiose example of late Roman city planning. Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.oxfordartonline.com/ (accessed 7/13/2008)
Type of Work
excavation (site); streetSubject
architectural exteriors, business, commerce and trade, cityscapes, City planning, Roads Design and construction, Roman Empire, Street lighting, transportation, Imperial (Roman)
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