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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]
Location | Latakia, Syria |
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Coordinates | 35.5139°N 35.7820°E |
Type | Triumphal Arch |
History | |
Builder | Septimius Severus |
Founded | c. 183 AD |
Periods | Roman |
Cultures | Roman |
Site notes | |
Condition | intact |
Ownership | Public |
Public access | Yes |
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]
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.
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