Monumental Triumphal Arches

20/07/2024

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.

20/07/2024

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.

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The monument has 5 towers that represent the 5 principles of coexistence among nations of the world. They are also representative of the 5 Buddhist principles of “thoughtful amiability, flexibility, honesty, honor and prosperity”.

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12/07/2024

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.

12/07/2024

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09/07/2024

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