The Arch of Hadrian is an old Roman monument located in Jerash, Jordan. It

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The Arch of Hadrian is an old Roman monument located in Jerash, Jordan. It is an 11-meter tall triple-arched entrance built to commemorate the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian to the city during the winter of 129–130. The arch initially reached nearly 22 m in height and likely featured wooden doors. It includes unique architectural elements, possibly Nabataean, like acanthus bases. The monument acted as a memorial arch and as a gateway to Gerasa. The distance of the Arch from the city walls indicates a strategy for expansion of Gerasa to the south during its peak. The growth, however, was not carried out. In 2005, the arch was being renovated. The reconstruction finished in 2007 and the arch currently stands at about 21 meters tall. Every side of the arch features four attached columns positioned on pedestals and bases. The lower level features three vaulted passageways, and each one is bordered by two columns topped with Corinthian capitals. The archways on either side are crowned with niches. Every niche rests on a modest entablature, which is supported by two pilasters adorned with capitals. The Arch featured an attic that could have contained a dedicatory inscription. The bottom section of the attic featured a frieze of acanthus leaves, and the central area was topped with a triangular cornice. #History #Architecture

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