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Built in the early 5th century by | Built in the early 5th century by [[Honorius]], who adopted a previously existing service entrance, this [[Porta Pinciana|gate]] marked the start of the {{Wiki|Via Salaria}}. A legend during the Middle Ages claimed that [[Roman Empire|Roman]] general [[Belisarius]], who defended [[Rome]] against the {{Wiki|Ostrogoths}}, was seen here as a blinded beggar. | ||
Emperor [[Justinian I|Justinian]], when questioned about his involvement in the blinding, denied it, then abruptly began talking about rebuilding the [[Hagia Sophia]]. | Emperor [[Justinian I|Justinian]], when questioned about his involvement in the blinding, denied it, then abruptly began talking about rebuilding the [[Hagia Sophia]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:25, 3 October 2019
Built in the early 5th century by Honorius, who adopted a previously existing service entrance, this gate marked the start of the Via Salaria. A legend during the Middle Ages claimed that Roman general Belisarius, who defended Rome against the Ostrogoths, was seen here as a blinded beggar.
Emperor Justinian, when questioned about his involvement in the blinding, denied it, then abruptly began talking about rebuilding the Hagia Sophia.