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     • The Philopappos Monument (Greek: Μνημείο Φιλοπάππου, Mnimío Philopáppou, [mniˈmio filoˈpapu]) is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus (Greek: Γάιος Ιούλιος Αντίοχος Επιφανής Φιλόπαππος, 65–116 AD), a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene.
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   What is Philopappos Monument?

   • The Philopappos Monument atop Philopappos Hill is a magnificent mausoleum celebrating the life of one of Athens’ most important benefactors, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, and built by the citizens of the city after his death in 116 AD. Philopappos was a Prince of the Commagene who lived in Athens in the 1st century AD.

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   Where is Philopappos Monument in Athens?

   • At the top of the 147 m high Filopappou Hill is the Philopappos Monument, a funerary monument from antiquity. Learn all about the Athenian landmark, including its history and helpful tips about how to get there, in this guide to Philopappos Monument in Athens. What Can I Do at Philopappos Monument?

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   What is Philopappos tomb known for?

   • His marble tomb monument is still known as the Philopappos (or Philopappou) Monument, and the hill is today known as Philopappou Hill ( Λόφος Φιλοπάππου ). The Greek geographer Pausanias describes Philopappos’ grand tomb as a monument built for a Syrian man.

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   What should you know about Philopappos Hill?

   • Whatever your intentions may be, here is all you need to know about your visit to the historic Philopappos Hill. Philopappos Hill is home to the Philopappos Monument, a square white-marble construction dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos commonly called Philopappus.

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   The Philopappos Monument (Greek: Μνημείο Φιλοπάππου, Mnimío Philopáppou, [mniˈmio filoˈpapu]) is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus (Greek: Γάιος Ιούλιος Αντίοχος Επιφανής Φιλόπαππος, 65–116 AD), a prince ...

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   Why it's important. The hill is crowned by a marble monument to a Roman consul from the Kingdom of Commagene, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. A sixth-century-BC inscription in the rocks near Agia Marina church suggests that there may have been a shrine dedicated to Zeus at the site.

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   Apr 12, 2021 · Philopappos Monument and Hill. Attica, Attica, Greece. A magnificent mausoleum celebrating the life of one of Athens’ most important benefactors, Julius Antiochus Philopappos, and built by the citizens of the city after his death in 116 AD.

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   Aug 3, 2023 · August 2023 von Athens-Tourist-Information. At the top of the 147 m high Filopappou Hill is the Philopappos Monument, a funerary monument from antiquity. Learn all about the Athenian landmark, including its history and helpful tips about how to get there, in this guide to Philopappos Monument in Athens.

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   Dec 14, 2022 · Filopappou Hill: Philopappos Monument. The Philopappos Monument is the impressive carved structure that sits at the top of Filopappou Hill, Athens. It is made of Pentelic marble and can be seen from around the city. The monument is illuminated at night and provides a magical contribution to the Athens skyline.

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   The fine monument of Roman times, erected by the Athenians in commemoration of the Syrian king, benefactor of Athens, was destroyed in the 17th c. Recent investigations have certified that architectural elements of the Philopappos Monument were used by the Turks for the construction of the Minaret in the mosque within the Parthenon...

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    Dec 11, 2020 · Originally, the Philopappos Monument was 14 meters (40 feet) tall and 10 meters wide. The monument of Philopappos is dated 114-116 A.D. Architectural decorations, pilasters, and statues of Philopappos, his grandfather Antiochos IV, and Seleukos I, Nikator, were decorating the monument.