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Apamea ruins in Syria Royalty Free Stock Photo

The archeological site Apamea in Syria, is most famous for its columned street or what is known as Cardo Maximus by the Romans. This street is about 1.85 Km, and runs directly from North to South. The street is approximately 37 meters wide and was used for wheeled transport. It was lined on both sides with civic and religious buildings.