The Proitid Gate was one of the seven gates of ancient Thebes, serving as a crucial entrance to the city during the Classical period. Named after Proetus, a legendary figure in Greek mythology, this gate represents an important element of Thebes' defensive architecture and urban planning in antiquity.
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Proitid Gate of Thebes (Boeotia) is located in Θήβα, Π.Ε. Βοιωτίας, Greece. Coordinates: 38.32110, 23.31980.
The Proitid Gate was one of the seven gates of ancient Thebes, serving as a crucial entrance to the city during the Classical period. Named after Proetus, a legendary figure in Greek mythology, this gate represents an important element of T
You can navigate to Proitid Gate of Thebes (Boeotia) via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 38.32110, 23.31980.
In antiquity it was known as “Proitid Gate of Thebes (Boeotia)”, attested in 9 ancient texts.