Archaeology

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Apollonia - photos

Below are links to photos and descriptions of several of the main buildings in Apollonia. Baths Central Basilica Eastern Basilica Palace Port Theater Walls Western Basilica

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Apollonia, port

The port of Apollonia was built around two or three natural harbors, which have disappeared beneath the waves in 365 CE, when a giant tidal wave destroyed the coast of northern Africa. It seems that the inner harbor - which…

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Apollonia, western basilica

The Western Basilica is the smallest of the three churches of Apollonia; still, it has three aisles, although the columns are of different sizes and shapes. It is remarkable, because it has its apse in the west; the reason may…

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Aquileia

Aquileia: important Roman port on the northern end of the Adriatic Sea. Replica of an inscription commemorating the founding of Aquileia Republic Built…

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Aquincum

Aquincum: important Roman military base on the Danube, a bit north of modern Budapest. Aquincum, civil settlement, House of the painter Originally…

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