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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
The Heidentor, also known as Heathens' Gate, is a significant archaeological site located near the former Roman city of Carnuntum in present-day Austria. This partially reconstructed triumphal arch dates back to the Late Classical Period, specifically during the reign of Emperor Constantius II between 351 and 361 CE. Originally designed as a tetrapylon with four arches, only one arch remains standing today. The structure likely served as a monument to celebrate a military victory and may have featured a central plinth supporting a statue of a Roman deity or emperor. The Heidentor offers valuable insights into Roman architecture and the cultural practices of the era, marking it as an important monument of the Roman Empire's presence in Central Europe.
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- Austria
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