Four niches with triangular
pediments adorned the
facade. They each housed a
statue of Hadrian.A commemorative
inscription of the emperor’s
visit was added to the attic
that topped the central arch.1 MAIN ARCH
The central part of the monument was
formed by a large vaulted arch, around
35 feet high and almost 19 feet wide.
On each side was another vaulted
arch, each over 16 feet high.
2 THE COLUMNS
The central columns each rested on a
pedestal in the Attic (Greek) style and
had a support decorated with acanthus
leaves. Columns also flanked the
smaller vaulted arches to each side.3 LATERAL NICHES
The lateral structures were formed
by four engaged columns resting on
pedestals and topped with Corinthian
capitals. The arches of the lower niche
flanked a vault formed by a blind wall. ILLUSTRATION:^ JOSEPRAMON^CASALS12
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