The Gate of Hercules: Guarding Curetes Street

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The Gate of Hercules stands at the upper end of Curetes Street, serving as a symbolic barrier that narrowed the road to prevent chariots from entering the pedestrian-only zone. The gate is famous for its two massive pillars featuring reliefs of Hercules wrapped in the skin of the Nemean Lion, representing strength and protection.

Gate of Hercules

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