| Latakia Tetraporticus | |
| Map Type: | Syria |
| Map Size: | 200 |
| Coordinates: | 35.5139°N 35.782°W |
| Condition: | intact |
| Ownership: | Public |
| Public Access: | Yes |
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 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.