Hadrian's Arch
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This arch, with three archways, was built to commemorate the visit of the Emperor Hadrian to Gerasa in 129 AD. Its original purpose was intended to become the main southern gate to the city but the expansion plans were never completed.
Picture from wikipedia:
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Gerasa%2C_T...
Reading recommendations:
Jordan: Past and Present: Petra, Jerash, Amman - www.itravellibrary.com/book/detail/Jordan-Past-and-Pres...
Picture from wikipedia:
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Gerasa%2C_T...
Reading recommendations:
Jordan: Past and Present: Petra, Jerash, Amman - www.itravellibrary.com/book/detail/Jordan-Past-and-Pres...
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Coordinates: 32°16'20"N 35°53'28"E
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