Hadrian's Gate, Roman triumphal arch in Antalya, Turkey.
Hadrian's Gate is a Roman arch in the Muratpaşa district of Antalya, Turkey, built from white marble. The three vaulted passageways are framed by eight Corinthian columns in total, while round defensive towers from a later period stand on both flanks.
The gate was built in 130 AD to mark the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian to the ancient city of Attaleia. During the Byzantine and Seljuk eras, later rulers added the two defensive towers to the original construction.
The population also calls the monument Üçkapılar, which translates as Three Gates, referring to the three openings that lead into the old town. This name appears on local maps and in everyday conversation, connecting the ancient structure to the present-day neighborhood it defines.
The monument sits directly on a main road and is freely accessible to pedestrians at all times, as there is no entrance control. The immediate area around the arch serves as a transition between modern city traffic and the narrow lanes of the historic quarter beyond.
Archaeologists uncovered the structure in 1882 during excavations, after it had been buried halfway underground for centuries. The original ground level from Roman times sits several meters lower than today's street surface, which becomes visible when walking through the arches.
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