The Emperor Hadrian visited Jerash in AD 129-130. The triumphal arch (or Arch of Hadrian) was built to celebrate his visit.
Arch of Hadrian at Gerasa
De Triomfboog van Hadrianus is mogelijk opgetrokken is ter gelegenheid van het bezoek van keizer Hadrianus aan de stad in 129-130.
Relevant museums
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Archeologisch museum van Amman
Het oude archeologische museum van Jordanië.
Jordan, Amman -
Amman, Jordan Museum
The new historical museum of Jordan; substantial archaeological collection.
Jordan, Amman
Nearby sites
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Gerasa, Church of Marianus
Gerasa, Church of Marianus
Jordan, Jarash -
Hippodrome Gerasa
Hippodrome Gerasa
Jordan, Jarash -
South Gate, Gerasa
South Gate, Gerasa
Jordan, Jarash -
Tell Abu Suwwan
MPPNB through the Pottery Neolithic Yarmoukian period.
Jordan, Jarash