Beulé Gate, Roman fortified gate at Acropolis of Athens, Greece
The Beulé Gate extends 23 meters in width with a central section of 7 meters, featuring two projecting towers at its western facade.
The gate was constructed after Athens suffered an attack by the Heruli people in 267 CE, incorporating materials from the Choragic Monument of Nikias.
The structure marks a transformation in the Acropolis function, shifting from a religious center to a fortified defensive position in the third century.
Modern visitors exit through the Beulé Gate after touring the Acropolis, while the main entrance lies on the southeastern side since the 1960s.
French archaeologist Charles Ernest Beulé discovered the gate beneath an Ottoman bastion during excavations from 1852 to 1853.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 3 century
GPS coordinates: 37.97164,23.72461
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:17
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