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Porta Maggiore is a monumental Roman gateway in eastern Rome, originally constructed under Emperor Claudius in 52 CE. It carried the Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus aqueducts across the roads leading toward Praeneste and Labici, with inscriptions recording the aqueduct works. The structure was incorporated into the Aurelian Walls in the third century, turning the aqueduct crossing into a formal city gate.
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Where is Porta Maggiore?
Porta Maggiore is a monumental Roman gateway in eastern Rome. It stands where ancient roads led toward Praeneste and Labici.
When was Porta Maggiore built?
The gateway was originally constructed under Emperor Claudius in 52 CE. Its inscriptions record the aqueduct works connected with the structure.
Which aqueducts did Porta Maggiore carry?
Porta Maggiore carried the Aqua Claudia and the Anio Novus across the roads. The gateway therefore served both as an urban monument and as an aqueduct support.
Was Porta Maggiore only a city gate?
No. Although it has the form of a monumental gateway, its original purpose also included carrying two major Roman aqueduct lines, the Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus.
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