Situated on a hill which was later called Philoppapos Hill, this monument was built between 114-116 AD to honor a Syrian prince who was overthrown by the Romans, exiled from his own native country, settled in Athens (Greece), became great benefactor of the city and assumed civic and religious offices. The 12-meter high monument consists of large apse-shaped wall on the pedestal of porous limestone. It has adorned with sculptures of Philoppapos and some of his ancestors. Due to its strategic location, the hill is also a fovorite place for kite flying during windy summer season. (Athens, Greece / 2009)18 April 2010
Philoppapos Monument
Situated on a hill which was later called Philoppapos Hill, this monument was built between 114-116 AD to honor a Syrian prince who was overthrown by the Romans, exiled from his own native country, settled in Athens (Greece), became great benefactor of the city and assumed civic and religious offices. The 12-meter high monument consists of large apse-shaped wall on the pedestal of porous limestone. It has adorned with sculptures of Philoppapos and some of his ancestors. Due to its strategic location, the hill is also a fovorite place for kite flying during windy summer season. (Athens, Greece / 2009)