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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
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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.
Country:Turkey
City, town or township:Istanbul (Turkey)
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0118227F