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Greece - Thessaloniki, Arch of Galerius
The Arch of Galerius - locally known as Kamara - is certainly one of the most important monuments in Thessaloniki. The arch was probably built by the city of Thessaloniki between 298 and 305 A.D. to commemorate Galerius’ victorious campaign against the Persians.
Originally it was a triple arch and four main and four supporting pillars. The central arched opening was 9,7 meters wide and 12,5 meters high; the secondary openings on the other side were 4,8 meters wide and 6,5 meters high. Only parts of the masonry symbols of the arches and three of the eight pillars survived. The reliefs on the two pillars depict scenes from Galerius’ victories against the Persians in 297 A.D. Among others one can see scenes of war, mounted battles and victories, triumphs and ceremonies, separated by relief flowers and branches.
The arch - standing right in the middle of the city along Egnatia Street - is one of the landmarks of Thessaloniki.
Originally it was a triple arch and four main and four supporting pillars. The central arched opening was 9,7 meters wide and 12,5 meters high; the secondary openings on the other side were 4,8 meters wide and 6,5 meters high. Only parts of the masonry symbols of the arches and three of the eight pillars survived. The reliefs on the two pillars depict scenes from Galerius’ victories against the Persians in 297 A.D. Among others one can see scenes of war, mounted battles and victories, triumphs and ceremonies, separated by relief flowers and branches.
The arch - standing right in the middle of the city along Egnatia Street - is one of the landmarks of Thessaloniki.
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Best wishes for the weekend.
Bonne fin de semaine
Diese Figuren an der Mauer würde Heute ein Vermögen kosten sie herzustellen !!
Und die Handwerker da zu kann man sicher an einer Hand abzählen!!
Gruss Hansruedi HiFF
Groeten.
Have a nice weekend
HFF and happy weekend wishes
HFF, have a great weekend
Happy weekend:)
HFF:)
The details and the note make it possible to recall this fact in an obvious
Thank you, Jaap
HFF and a nice weekend.
HFF
The close up views of the individual reliefs on the archway are beautiful and show the detail much better!
HFF my friend, and have an enjoyable weekend.
HFF and have a wonderful weekend, Jaap!
Füsun
The antique relief is great.
Have a great weekend.
Well composed indeed! Just enough of the arches are visible to show what they are!
Best Wishes, HFF, and a Good Weekend
Peter
HFF, Jaap, und ein schönes Wochenende!
Belated HFF and a good weekend to you. :)
Have a terrific weekend.
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HFF and HWE !
Of taking the most out of our world.
Thank you Jaap.
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
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