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ARCADIAN STREET
This
street extending from the baths to the Theatre
is called the Arcadian Street. Originally
built in the late Hellenistic Period, the
street was restored during the reign of the
Emperor Arcadius (395-408 AD.), from whom it
takes its present name. There were galleries
and shops all along either side of the street,
which is 530 metres long and 11 metres wide.
In the centre section is a structure
containing four high columns, an element of
decoration which was constructed in the 6th
century AD. Along either side were gates in
the form of monumental arches. Since this
street extended to the harbour, it was also
referred to as "Harbour Street".
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