North Tetrapylon in Джараш

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  Jesús Díaz

  :: 20 May 2018 17:00:09

  The intersection between the Cardo Maximus and the North Decumanus is marked by the North Tetrapylon. It was added in the project to monumentalize the area around the North Theatre towards 165/170 AD. To do so, the original Cardo which used to run uninterrupted was modified to make space for the square monument. Look for the busts on top of the western and eastern arches. They represent moon and sun deities respectively. There are also lion-head ornamental fountains on the northern and southern pedestals about a meter high. On the north side of the west facade there is a later added Greek inscription (dated 222-235 AD) in honor of Decimus Junius Arabianus Socratus who was a provincial procurator.