Bosra, Triumphal Arch: Overall view before restoration

Date

Circa 1910

Location

Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries

After being annexed by the emperor Trajan in AD 106 Bosra (ancient Bostra) became the capital city of the Roman province of Arabia; most of its ancient remains date from this period. The Roman decumanus (main road), which runs from east to west is lined by Roman buildings from the 2nd century AD, including gateways to the west and east, a tetrapylon, and a monumental triumphal arch.

Creator

G. Massiot & cie

Date

Circa 1910

Material Type

photographs

Link to source

https://curate.nd.edu/show/ms35t725g93

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