Das Dipylon

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The Dipylon was the largest and most impressive gate of the ancient fortification of the city of Athens. The investigation is based on an exhaustive analysis of the architectural remains of the gate. It also refers to indications from the …

Das heilige Tor

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Das Heilige Tor liegt nur 42 m vom größten Stadttor Athens, dem Dipylon, entfernt und gehört ebenso wie dieses zum Typus des nach außen hin offenen Hoftores. Dabei ist die Verschlusszone gegenüber der angrenzenden Stadtmauer zum Stadtinneren hin zurückversetzt. So …

Brunnen in den Städten des westlichen Römischen Reiches

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The abundance of water in Roman cities was celebrated already in antiquity and became manifest in numerous different buildings. The present study discusses public and private fountains, important waterworks, which ensured most of the drinking and service water supply in …