Arch of Hadrian, Gerasa

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

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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  • Arch of Hadrian - Hadrian's Arch, Southern Facade
    South façade, seen from southwest
  • Hippodrome - View of Hippodrome from Hadrian's Arch, Facing Northeast
    View of hippodrome from Arch of Hadrian, as seen from southeast
  • Arch of Hadrian - Arch of Hadrian, Western Passage
    South façade, West passage, view of acanthus bases in columns
  • Arch of Hadrian - Arch of Hadrian, Southern Facade, Western End
    West side of South façade, view of acanthus bases in columns and passage
  • Arch of Hadrian - Arch of Hadrian, Southern Facade, Central Arch
    South façade, central arch, seen from southwest
  • Arch of Hadrian - Arch of Hadrian, Northern Facade
    North façade, sculptural fragments on Left
  • Arch of Hadrian - Arch of Hadrian, Northern Facade, Western End
    West side of North façade, view of acanthus bases in columns
  • Arch of Hadrian - Inscription Fragments, Arch of Hadrian
    Inscription fragments in front of North façade
  • Arch of Hadrian - Inscription Fragments, Arch of Hadrian
    Inscription fragments in front of North façade
  • Arch of Hadrian - Inscription Fragments, Arch of Hadrian
    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
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