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| Constructions of Power and Piety in Medieval Aleppo | Its modern name comes from its location in the eastern side of the city |
In the 12th-century during the reign of , the gate was partially blocked except for the central opening which was converted into a bent entrance.
29| Its architecture was minimal with the only adoration being the tall pilasters projecting from its walls | Following the by 's army, he entered through this gate on 18 September 634 |
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| The grand facade of the gate was reconstructed in the 1960s | The Street Called Straight, still connects the eastern gate of the city to the western gate, or |
The avenue included a central carriageway for wheeled vehicles 14 metres 46 ft wide, and two pedestrian arcaded pavements.
8| His granting of Christian citizens continued access to their churches in the eastern district started the gradual evolution of the city's Christian Quarter near the gate | Although the gate had little defensive structures in the Roman period, it was most likely flanked by towers from both sides |
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| In addition to being the only original gate still standing, Bab Sharqi is also the only gate of the eight gates of the to preserve its original form as a triple passageway, with the large central passageway for caravans and wheel traffic and the two smaller ones flanking the large one for pedestrians | The gate also gives its name to the Christian quarter surrounding it |
A was also added on top of the gate.
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