Latakia Tetraporticus

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 city of 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] 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.