Birthdate: 0050 AD
Birthplace: Damascus, Syria
Died: 0130 AD
Apollodorus of Damascus was a renowned architect and engineer from Roman Syria who thrived in the 2nd century AD. He authored numerous technical treatises and his extensive architectural works garnered widespread acclaim during his era. His name stands out among the few architects known from antiquity. Credited with introducing Eastern innovations to the Roman Imperial style, he notably popularized the use of domes in architecture. He is also recognized as Apollodorus Mechanicus, reflecting his expertise in mechanical engineering.
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