ocr: of Petra by the Romans. The architecture of the temple and gateway had already been studied in some detail in the past, although the date ofthese structures has always been in doubt. The recent work has established some important new facts. In the first place, it has been shown conclusively that the gate isa real gate, not merely a triumphal arch, and that it provides entry to the temenos, or sacred compound, of the temple beyond. Its plan has been fully revealed for the first time and has been shown to incorporate four free- standing columns on pedestals flanking the triple arches. This fact ...
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