The Latakia Tetraporticus, also sometimes referred to as the Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus[1] (Arabic: قوس النصر) is a triumphal arch located in modern-day Latakia, Syria in the south-east region of the city, in the Port Said street.[2] Believed to be built in honour of Roman emperor Septimius Severus,[3][4] the arch dates to 183 AD and is considered a symbol of the city.[2]

Latakia Tetraporticus
The arch in modern day Latakia, in the center of a public park
Latakia Tetraporticus is located in Syria
Latakia Tetraporticus
Shown within Syria
LocationLatakia, Syria
Coordinates35°30′50″N 35°46′55″E / 35.5139°N 35.7820°E / 35.5139; 35.7820
TypeTriumphal Arch
History
BuilderSeptimius Severus
Foundedc. 183 AD
PeriodsRoman
CulturesRoman
Site notes
Conditionintact
OwnershipPublic
Public accessYes

Architecture

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The arch is from 30 to 40 feet high, and has four door ways.[3] The tetrapylon would have marked the eastern end of the Roman city, as occasional Classic Roman columns litter the surrounding streets.[2]

Modern era

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Its sturdy and unusual cubic shape helped its survival through the earthquakes that damaged many parts of the ancient city,[2] and it currently stands in the center of a public park.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Etheredge, Laura (2011). Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. p. 48. ISBN 978-1615303298.
  2. ^ a b c d Beattie, Andrew; Pepper, Timothy (2001). Rough Guide to Syria. p. 200. ISBN 1858287189.
  3. ^ a b Traill, Thomas Stewart (1857). The Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 13. p. 246. ISBN 0852295294.
  4. ^ Maison, L. (1857). Guide en Orient: itinéraire scientifique, artistique et pittoresque ... p. 425. ISBN 0543966003.