did hadrian build a new city capital in the east

Answer 1

Yes, Roman Emperor Hadrian initiated the construction of a new city called Aelia Capitolina as a new capital in the East. This project took place after the Bar Kokhba revolt in Judea (132-136 AD). Aelia Capitolina was constructed on the site of Jerusalem, which had been largely destroyed during the revolt. The city was named in honor of Hadrian (Aelius was his family name) and was intended to serve as a Roman administrative and cultural center in the region. The establishment of Aelia Capitolina is part of Hadrian's broader efforts to promote Romanization and consolidate Roman control in the eastern provinces.