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Market Gate of Miletus
The market gate of Miletus (about 100 A.D.), which is almost 17m high and 29m wide, conveys an extremely strong impression of the splendour of Roman cities in Asia Minor, among which Miletus, as a trading centre, assumed an important status. Like a richly decorated stage, the representation architecture of the gate lent itself as a place for exhibitions of official portraits. The well preserved elements of the gate, which was destroyed by an earthquake, were dug up during Berlin's excavations (1899 - 1913). Upon reconstruction in the Pergamonmuseum (1928/29) relatively few pieces had to be supplemented with modern material. Heavy damage during the Second World War and inadequate repair in the 1950s meant that thorough refurbishment was necessary in the recent past. The first stage (2005-2008) involved securing and partially replacing architectural elements on the upper floor. Further work is being carried out as part of the clearance of the Pergamonmuseum.
