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Amman [Philadelphia]: Arch in propylaea
Amman [Philadelphia]: Propylaea arch (photo: Bell Archive A-385)
Amman, capital of Jordan, was ancient Philadelphia. After growing into a major settlement in the Hellenistic period, in AD 106-12 it became part of the new Roman province of Arabia.
The acropolis sits upon a steep hill with remains of a three-terraced citadel and a temple of Heracles (Hercules), dating from the reign of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80). Located on the south slope of the acropolis is a propylaea or ceremonial entranceway with a triumphal arch, remains of which are shown in this 1900 photo by Gertrude Bell.
The Gertrude Bell Archive is located at Newcastle University.
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