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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 BasilicaApollonia, baths
Apollonia, bathhouse and port The Bathhouse was built during the reign of the emperor Hadrian (117-138). Probably, the court that is…Apollonia, Central basilica
Apollonia, central basilica The Central Basilica used to be the main church of Apollonia; it is mentioned by Synesius of Cyrene…Apollonia, east basilica
Apollonia, east basilica Constructed in the fifth century, the Eastern Basilica is one of the oldest churches in the world to…Apollonia, palace
Apollonia, palace Apollonia was made capital of a newly created province, Libya Superior, by the emperor Diocletian (r.284-305). It was renamed…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…Apollonia, theater
Apollonia, theater Apollonia's theater lies east of the city, just outside the walls. It was built in the third century BCE…Apollonia, wall
Wall of Apollonia Apollonia was founded as the port of Cyrene, which means that it was not the main site that,…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…Apotheosis of Homer
'Apotheosis of Homer': modern name for an ancient Greek work of art, probably made in Alexandria. It is currently in the British Museum in London. …Aquileia
Aquileia: important Roman port on the northern end of the Adriatic Sea. Replica of an inscription commemorating the founding of Aquileia Republic Built…Aquincum
Aquincum: important Roman military base on the Danube, a bit north of modern Budapest. Aquincum, civil settlement, House of the painter Originally…