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Column of Arcadius was brought to Istanbul in AD 403 from Egypt celebrate the victories of Theodosius the Great over the Goths. It was first erected 3(...)
Column of Arcadius was brought to Istanbul in AD 403 from Egypt celebrate the victories of Theodosius the Great over the Goths. It was first erected 3(...)

Column of Arcadius was brought to Istanbul in AD 403 from Egypt celebrate the victories of Theodosius the Great over the Goths. It was first erected 3(...)

Date4/10/1972
Names
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FormatPicture
Notes
Original Toronto Star caption: Column of Arcadius was brought to Istanbul in AD 403 from Egypt celebrate the victories of Theodosius the Great over the Goths. It was first erected 3;500 years ago by Pharoah Potmotos to mark a victory over the Hittites.
GeographyCity, town, townshipIstanbul (Turkey)
GeographyCountryTurkey
Language
    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0118227F