The Arch of Triumph.. The first to receive visitors to the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan.. What is its story?

Weather of Arabia - Jerash is one of the most wonderful historical sites in the world, and occupies the second place in the list of favorite tourist destinations in Jordan, and the city of Jerash is considered one of the most preserved Roman sites in the world (outside Rome) to this day, as its ancient streets do not It is still clearly defined, and includes columns, arches, courtyards and bathrooms, and reveals the civil development of the Romans.

The Arch of Triumph.. The first landmark that welcomes visitors to the ancient city of Jerash

The ancient city of Jerash is located in the northwestern part of the Kingdom, about 48 km away from the capital Amman, and its height is about 600 m above sea level.

Upon reaching it, the tour begins at the Arc de Triomphe, which was built by the city's residents in honor of the Roman Emperor "Hadrian" on the occasion of his visit to their city in the winter of 129/130 AD. It is one of the largest Roman buildings of its kind, with a width of more than 37 meters, a height of 21 meters and a depth of about 9 meters. .

Originally, Hadrian's Arch or Triumphal Arch was intended to be the city's gateway to a new southern neighborhood all the way to Philadelphia (the old name for Amman), but this plan was abandoned soon after the emperor's visit, as the city grew toward In the north, the structure erected in honor of Hadrian remained free-standing 460 meters from the south gate of the fortified city.

Stunning technical details of the structure of the Arc de Triomphe

The main aisle, which mediates the three aisles with barrel vaults, is about 10.80 meters high and 5.70 meters wide, while the two aisles on the sides are about 5.20 meters high and about 2.70 meters wide.

The south (external) facade of Hadrian's Arch and the north facade facing the city are very similar, with four massive columns intertwined with the structure, standing on plinths (2.20 m high, 2.25 m wide, 1.20 m deep). At the bottom of the columns there is an ornament with tree leaves surrounding the column (first picture). Columns at the top are crowned with capitals decorated with various ornaments (second photo)

On the southern and northern sides of Hadrian's Arch, above the two smaller aisles, are elaborate niches with sharp arches supported by small columns decorated with capitals. The columns stand on a base of multi-level moulds.

You will realize the splendor of Jerash when you see it and get to know it up close, the details from here

The most important landmarks of the ancient city of Jerash

There are many amazing monuments in Jerash in addition to Hadrian's Arch, such as:

• Street of Columns - Cardo Maximus
• oval square
• Southern Theater
• North Theater
• Nymphium (way of the nymphs)
• the cathedral
• horse field

In addition to the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts. The life of the Roman army and its chariots can also be experienced in the world's largest re-enactment of Roman life.

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