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03/03/2023

Arch of Hadrian at Jerash

Situated in the north of Jordan, Jerash was one of the most important cities in the Roman province of Arabia. The Romans ensured security and peace in this area which enabled its people to achieve great prosperity. Emperor Hadrian visited Jerash in AD 129-130.

The Arch of Hadrian was built to celebrate his visit. This triumphal arch was intended to become the main Southern gate to the city but the expansion plans were never completed.

03/03/2023

Timgad Arch

Timgad was a Roman colonial town in present day Algeria founded by the Emperor Trajan around 100 AD. At the west end of the town rises a 12 meter (39 feet) high triumphal arch, called Trajan’s Arch (or the Timgad Arch), which was partially restored in 1900.

The chief material used in building the arch was sandstone. The fluted columns are of fine white limestone and smaller columns are of colored marble.

03/03/2023

28/02/2023

Arch of Caracalla at Djemila

Located in present day Algeria, Djemila was built in the 1st century AD by the Romans under the name of Cuicul. The city was initially populated by a colony of soldiers, and eventually grew to become a large trading town. During the reign of Emperor Caracalla a new forum was constructed.

An arch was built in 216 AD in his honor and his parents Julia Domna and Severe Septime. The Arch of Caracalla was dismantled by the Duc d’Orleans in 1839, ready to be shipped to Paris, but when the duke died 3 years later the project was abandoned. The arch was reconstructed in 1922.

26/02/2023

Gateway To India

The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Construction started in 1911 and the Gateway was opened 13 years later.

Its design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles, the arch is in Muslim style while the decorations are in Hindu style. The last British troops to leave India passed through the Gateway in a ceremony on 28 February 1948.

24/02/2023

Arch of Caracalla at Volubilis

In antiquity, Volubilis was an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of Roman conquests in present day Morocco. The marble Arch of Caracalla, right in the middle of Volubilis, was erected in 211 AD in honor of the Emperor Caracalla and his mother, Julia Domna.

The arch is surmounted by a bronze chariot and with its Corinthian columns remains an impressive monument.