Arch of Hadrian, Gerasa

Alternative Names
قوس هادريان
Date
ca. 129–130 CE
Work Type
Style/Period

Built to honour the visit of Emperor Hadrian to Jerash (then called Gerasa), the arch features some unconventional architectural elements, such as acanthus bases.

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  • South façade, seen from southwest
  • View of hippodrome from Arch of Hadrian, as seen from southeast
  • South façade, West passage, view of acanthus bases in columns
  • West side of South façade, view of acanthus bases in columns and passage
  • South façade, central arch, seen from southwest
  • North façade, sculptural fragments on Left
  • West side of North façade, view of acanthus bases in columns
  • Inscription fragments in front of North façade
  • Inscription fragments in front of North façade
  • Inscription fragments in front of North façade
  • View of engaged column base on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged columns and niche on Northern facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged column on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged column on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged column base on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of pediment from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged column base on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of the arch on side of main entrance from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of arch on side of main entrance from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of cornice from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged column on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of engaged column on Northern Facade from the Arch of Hadrian
  • View of arch's northern facade from the Arch of Hadrian