Apollodorus of Damascus

Apollodor von Damaskus war ein bedeutender syrisch-griechischer Architekt und Bauingenieur der römischen Kaiserzeit.

Connection to Damascus

Born in Damascus; his engineering genius was nurtured in the Damascene tradition of Hellenistic science; became the most influential architect of the Roman Empire.

Known for

Designed Trajan's Forum and Column in Rome; built the Danube Bridge; one of the greatest engineers of antiquity.