Triumphal Arch

The Monumental Arch, also called the Arch of Triumph or the Arch of Septimius Severus, was an ornamental archway in , Syria. It was built in the 3rd century during the reign of emperor Septimius Severus.
  • Sally port
  • Description: triumphal arch in Palmyra, Syrie
  • Also known as
    “Arch of Palmyra”
    “Monumental Arch of Palmyra”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Bel and Temple of Nabu.
The , sometimes also referred to as the… is situated 380 metres southeast of Triumphal Arch.
The is a Roman theatre in ancient in the Syrian Desert. is situated 220 metres northwest of Triumphal Arch.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmyra.
was the only oasis in and perhaps the only truly tourist town.

Triumphal Arch

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Latitude
34.54985° or 34° 32′ 60″ north
Longitude
38.27099° or 38° 16′ 16″ east
Open location code
8G6WG7XC+W9
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“Triumphal Arch” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قوس النصر”
  • Basque: “Palmirako Garaipen Arkua”
  • Catalan: “Arc de Triomf de Palmira”
  • Czech: “Vítězný oblouk”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “قوس النصر فى تدمر”
  • French: “arc de triomphe de Palmyre”
  • French: “Arc de Triomphe”
  • French: “Arc monumental de Palmyre”
  • German: “Hadrianstor”
  • German: “Triumphbogen von Palmyra”
  • Hebrew: “הקשת המונומנטלית, שער הנצחון, הקשת של ספטימיוס סוורוס”
  • Hebrew: “השער המונומנטלי של תדמור”
  • Hindi: “पलमीरा का स्मारक आर्क”
  • Indonesian: “Gerbang Kemenangan Tadmur”
  • Italian: “Arco monumentale”
  • Japanese: “パルミラの記念門”
  • Malay: “Gerbang Kemenangan Tadmur”
  • Malay: “Gerbang Peringatan Tadmur”
  • Malay: “Gerbang Tadmur”
  • Polish: “Łuk triumfalny Hadriana”
  • Portuguese: “Arco Monumental de Palmira”
  • Russian: “Монументальная арка Пальмиры”
  • Spanish: “Arco de Triunfo de Palmira”
  • Spanish: “Arco del Triunfo”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Baths of Diocletian and Palmyra Visitor Centre.

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