Illustration
A gate in the Roman wall of Empuries, Spain. 1st century BCE. The base of the wall was made using calcareous rock while the upper portion is of Roman concrete (opus caementicium).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2016, August 29). City Gate, Empuries. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5546/city-gate-empuries/
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Cartwright, Mark. "City Gate, Empuries." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 29, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5546/city-gate-empuries/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "City Gate, Empuries." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Aug 2016. Web. 23 Apr 2024.
