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Praetorium Collection

The Praetorium, located in Lambesis, Batna Province, Algeria, holds a rich history that spans across different regions and time periods

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Sale Pretoriane, Villa Adriana, n.d. Creator: George Hayter

Sale Pretoriane, Villa Adriana, n.d. Creator: George Hayter
Sale Pretoriane, Villa Adriana, n.d. Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli outside Rome, built c. AD 120 by Roman emperor Hadrian. Attributed to George Hayter

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Praetorium (267), Lambesis, Batna Province, Algeria

Praetorium (267), Lambesis, Batna Province, Algeria

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Christ leaving the Praetorium (litho)

Christ leaving the Praetorium (litho)
6003951 Christ leaving the Praetorium (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ leaving the Praetorium)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Plan of a Roman military camp (engraving)

Plan of a Roman military camp (engraving)
3655158 Plan of a Roman military camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of a Roman military camp)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: View of the pretorium (photo)

View of the pretorium (photo)
GDG279503 View of the pretorium (photo) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Lambese, Algeria; (add.info.: Lambaesa was a military foundation.The camp of the third Legion (Legio III Augusta)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Further Discoveries of Roman Remains at Castlecary, Dumbarton (litho)

Further Discoveries of Roman Remains at Castlecary, Dumbarton (litho)
1601077 Further Discoveries of Roman Remains at Castlecary, Dumbarton (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Absaloms Tomb, Praetorium, Mount Zion (colour photo)

Absaloms Tomb, Praetorium, Mount Zion (colour photo)
3095102 Absaloms Tomb, Praetorium, Mount Zion (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absaloms Tomb, Praetorium, Mount Zion)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: The ruins of the Praetorium, Lambaesis, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl

The ruins of the Praetorium, Lambaesis, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
The ruins of the Praetorium, Lambaesis, Algeria, c1890. Roman ruins. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Hadrians Wall - Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort) - Pretorium

Hadrians Wall - Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort) - Pretorium
Hadrians Wall (Vallum Aelium, Roman Wall, Picts Wall, Vallum Hadriani) - Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort) Pretorium (Praetorium - Generals quarters)

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Praetorium, Lambaesis (Southern and Western walls)

Praetorium, Lambaesis (Southern and Western walls)
Southern and Western walls of the Praetorium (Generals Tent) in the Roman ruins of Lambaesis, Algeria. circa 1910s

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Hadrians Villa. 2nd century. Praetorium. Italy

Hadrians Villa. 2nd century. Praetorium. Italy
Italy. Hadrians Villa. Imperial Villa built by Emperor Hadrian (76-138). 2nd century. Praetorium. Tivoli

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Italy. Rome. Holy Stairs

Italy. Rome. Holy Stairs
Pilgrims going up for the Holy Stairs kneeling. Rome. Italy

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Augusto Palace or Praetorium or Pilates Tower. Tarragona. C

Augusto Palace or Praetorium or Pilates Tower. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imagePraetorium Collection: Scala Sancta - Holy Stairs, Rome

Scala Sancta - Holy Stairs, Rome
The Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) - the steps that led up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, which Jesus Christ stood on during his Passion on his way to trial


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The Praetorium, located in Lambesis, Batna Province, Algeria, holds a rich history that spans across different regions and time periods. From lithographs depicting Christ leaving the Praetorium to engravings showcasing the plan of a Roman military camp, this site has witnessed significant events. Intriguing discoveries have been made at various locations around the world. Lithographs like "Further Discoveries of Roman Remains at Castlecary, Dumbarton" shed light on the remnants found there. Meanwhile, colour photos such as "Absaloms Tomb, Praetorium, Mount Zion" offer glimpses into ancient structures. One captivating image captures the ruins of the Praetorium in Lambaesis during 1890 by artist Armand Kohl. This snapshot allows us to envision what once stood tall and mighty within those walls. Even beyond Algeria's borders lies evidence of praetoria's influence. Hadrian's Wall boasts Borcovicium (Houseteads Fort) - Pretorium among its impressive features. The Southern and Western walls of Lambaesis' own Praetorium stand as testaments to its grandeur. Italy also claims its share of praetorial heritage with notable sites like Hadrian's Villa and Holy Stairs in Rome. Additionally, Tarragona houses Augusto Palace or Praetorium or Pilates Tower—a structure that exudes historical significance. These hints paint a vivid picture of how praetoria impacted various cultures throughout history—whether through religious events depicted in lithographs or military camps illustrated in engravings. The legacy left behind by these structures continues to captivate our imagination and fuel our curiosity about ancient civilizations.