Jerash - Arch of Hadrian 01
Originally, the Hadrian's Arch was intended to be the city gate of a new southern quarter along the road to Philadelphia, today's Amman. However, this plan was abandoned soon after the emperor's visit. Instead, Gerasa grew to the north, where the huge complex of the Sanctuary of Artemis was built, and was extended to the east side of the Chrysorhoas (Gold River, today's Wadi Jerash). Therefore, the structure built in honor of Hadrian remained freestanding 460 meters from the southern gate of the fortified city.
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