What city did Hadrian establish in honor of Antinous?
Hadrianopolis
Rome II
Antinoopolis
Alexandropolis
Answer
Hadrian established the city of Antinoopolis in honor of Antinous, his lover. Antinous died by drowning in the Nile in 130 AD, and Hadrian was so distraught that he founded the city in his memory. Antinoopolis was located in Upper Egypt, and it quickly became a major center of trade and culture. The city was also home to a number of important temples, including one dedicated to Antinous himself.
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