Aelia Capitolina, Roman colony in Jerusalem, Israel
The urban layout followed a typical Roman design with a rectangular wall structure and gates positioned at cardinal points.
Emperor Hadrian established Aelia Capitolina around 130 CE on Jerusalem's ruins after the destruction of the Second Temple.
The name combines Hadrian's family name Aelius and Capitolina, referencing the three main Roman deities of the Capitoline Hill.
The main north-south street, called Cardo, featured columned sides supporting roofs and connected the city's primary gates.
Archaeological excavations revealed boundary markers indicating the city limits were ritually plowed according to Roman foundation traditions.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77569,35.23104
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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