Aelia Capitolina
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Aelia Capitolina was a Roman colony founded during the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit to Judaea in 129/130 CE. It was founded on the ruins of Jerusalem, which had been almost totally razed after the si
The remaining two arches of the gateway in 1864; the smaller arch (left) was incorporated in the Basilica of Ecce Homo.
The portion of the arch visible today (approx. 180° opposite the former image)
The basilica interior preserves the northern arch of the Aelia Capitolina's eastern forum gateway under its apse.
Hadrian founder Aelia Capitolina
Capitoline Triad
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The Capitoline Triad was a group of three deities who were worshipped in ancient Roman religion in an elaborate temple on Rome's Capitoline Hill. It comprised Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. The triad held
Aelia Capitolina
…siege of 70 CE. This act marked a significant transformation of the city from a Jewish metropolis to a small pagan settlement dedicated to the cult of Capitoline Jupiter. The population of Aelia Capitolina consisted primarily of Roman legionaries, veterans, and other non-Jewish settlers. Jews were forbidden entrance to…
Detail of an oil lamp with the triad, 75–100 AD (Allard Pierson Museum)
Capitoline Triad, 160–180 AD (Museum of Guidonia)
On a gold pectoral, 200–300 AD (Cleveland Museum of Art)
Bas relief from Arch of Marcus Aurelius showing sacrifice