Roman period, Jordan Museum
Exhibits from the beginning of the Roman period in Jordan 63 BC until the early 4th century. Part of the visual informative tour through The Jordan Museum in Amman.
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Roman (mid 2nd century AD)
Gerasa - Jerash
The portrayed man is wearing a toga, a garment that was only worn by holders of the Roman citizenship, while his shoes indicate his aristocratic social rank (equestrian). Behind him is a basket with scrolls (rotult); possibly he held one of them in his left hand which is now missing.
Such statues were raised at public places to honour Roman magistrates and benefactors of the city. This statue was found in a public building near the eastern baths of Jerash.
On the left:
Marble Foot
Roman (around 100 AD)
Gadara - Umm Qais
The size of this foot indicates that it was part of a colossal honorary statue. The sandal is of a type found in the Levant but could be of Egyptian origin.
Gerasa - Jerash
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Exhibits from the beginning of the Roman period in Jordan 63 BC until the early 4th century. Part of the visual informative tour through The Jordan Museum in Amman.
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