Gate of Hadrian, Jerash - 3D View

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Mark Cartwright
by Erik Bjers
published on 18 October 2018

The Gate of Hadrian at Jerash in Jordan is an 11-meter high triple-arched gateway erected to honor Emperor Hadrian's visit to Jerash in the winter of 129–130 CE. The arch originally stood to almost 22 m and probably had wooden doors. The arch displays some Nabataean architectural features, including an acanthus bases.

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Bjers, E. (2018, October 18). Gate of Hadrian, Jerash - 3D View. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image3d/334/gate-of-hadrian-jerash---3d-view/

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Bjers, Erik. "Gate of Hadrian, Jerash - 3D View." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Oct 2018. Web. 31 Oct 2024.

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