Cleopatra’s Gate

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Cleopatra’s Gate is an ancient Roman-era stone city gate in Tarsus, Turkey, traditionally associated with the visit of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman-era structure
ancient monument
city gate
architecturalStyle Roman architecture
associatedWith Cleopatra VII
surface form: Cleopatra VII Philopator

Mark Antony
builtFor fortification of Tarsus
city Tarsus
country Turkey
function ceremonial entrance
defensive gate
governedBy Turkey
surface form: Republic of Turkey
hasConstructionTechnique stone masonry
hasCulturalAssociation Roman–Egyptian relations
story of Cleopatra and Antony
hasHistoricalPeriod Hellenistic–Roman era
Roman Empire
hasHistoricalUse controlled access to the city
hasNameOrigin named after Cleopatra VII
hasTourismRole photo spot for visitors
hasType gate
monument
heritage Roman period
heritageStatus local historical landmark
locatedIn Mersin Province
Tarsus
Turkey
southern Turkey
locatedNear Mediterranean coast
locatedOn historic route into Tarsus
material stone
nearbyCityCenter Tarsus city center
openToPublic yes
partOf ancient city walls of Tarsus
presentCondition partially preserved
region Mediterranean Region of Turkey
significance symbol of Tarsus
touristAttraction yes
traditionalAssociation meeting of Cleopatra and Mark Antony
visit of Cleopatra VII to Tarsus
usedAs city entrance

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Tarsus hasArchaeologicalSite Cleopatra’s Gate