Hierapolis, Anatolia: the ruins from the theatre. Steel engraving by S. Fisher after T. Allom.
- Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.
- Date:
- [between 1840 and 1849?]
- Reference:
- 2168692i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Hierapolis was an ancient Greek city located on hot springs in classical Phrygia in south-western Anatolia. It is said to be the place of martyrdom of Saint Philip.Subsequently surviving sites include the temple of Apollo, Martyrium of Saint Philip, the ancient theatre, the Byzantine Gate, the Rome Gate, the agora, the bath of Rome, and the Necropolis
Publication/Creation
London : Peter Jackson, [between 1840 and 1849?]
Physical description
1 print : steel engraving ; image 12.3 x 19 cm
Lettering
The ruins of the Hierapolis, from the theatre. Asia Minor. T. Allom.S. Fisher
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2168692i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores