Great Colonnade at Apamea, Roman colonnade in Orontes River Valley, Syria.
The colonnade stretches for two kilometers with limestone columns reaching nine meters high and features intersecting triple arches at major crossroads.
Following the earthquake of 115 CE, Emperor Trajan ordered the reconstruction of the colonnade, transforming it into a grand Roman architectural achievement.
The colonnade served as the central axis of Apamea, where merchants established shops between columns and citizens gathered for daily commercial activities.
Modern visitors can observe over 400 standing columns along the ancient street, which measures 20 meters wide and contains original limestone paving blocks.
The colonnade incorporates both straight and spiral-fluted column designs, marking different construction periods throughout the second century CE.
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 35.41730,36.40150
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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