Temple of Artemis, Gerasa

Alternative Names

معبد أرتميس

Date

ca. 2nd century CE

Work Type

temple / temple complex

Style/Period

Imperial Roman

Notes

An older sanctuary of Artemis existed prior to the construction of a new, wider one in 136. While the propylaeum was completed in 150, the temple itself was never finished.

References

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See Also

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Art and Archaeology in Jordan

Temple viewed from southwest
View of columns south of temple, facing southeast
View of West and South façades from southwest
View of east façade from southeast
View of east façade, view of columns and steps leading into sanctuary from southeast
East façade, view of columns and steps leading into sanctuary
View of interior, facing northwest
Niche on wall, facing northwest
View of temple, facing southwest
East face of propylaea to Temple of Artemis, facing northwest up stairway
East face of propylaea to Temple of Artemis, facing northwest across Cardo Maximus up stairway