Dipylon, Ancient monumental gate in Kerameikos, Greece
The Dipylon features two double doors separating Athens from the countryside, with four corner towers made of limestone constructed for defensive purposes.
Built in 478 BC during Themistocles' fortification project, the gate underwent major reconstruction between 307-304 BC using limestone blocks for enhanced protection.
The gate marked the starting point of the Great Panathenaea procession and connected the city to the Kerameikos cemetery, where prominent Athenians were buried.
The structure's strategic design with four towers allowed guards to spot approaching enemies and defend the city during multiple sieges throughout its history.
The walls of this ancient gate contained numerous inscriptions and messages from the second century AD, as documented by the writer Lucian.
GPS coordinates: 37.97845,23.71893
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:20
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