Its architecture was minimal with the only adoration being the tall pilasters projecting from its walls | His granting of Christian citizens continued access to their churches in the eastern district started the gradual evolution of the city's Christian Quarter near the gate |
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History [ ] The gate, which was dedicated to the sun by the Romans and known to them as the Gate of The Sun, dates back to ca | Remains of the cross-city colonnade survive inside the gate |
In addition to being the only original gate still standing, Bab Sharqi is also the only gate of the eight gates of the to preserve its original form as a triple passageway, with the large central passageway for caravans and wheel traffic and the two smaller ones flanking the large one for pedestrians.
24The avenue included a central carriageway for wheeled vehicles 14 metres 46 ft wide, and two pedestrian arcaded pavements | |
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" : "We're sorry but our delivery service does not cover the selected location | Its modern name comes from its location in the eastern side of the city |