A TERRACOTTA MASK OF HERCULES/HERACKLES FROM GERASA/JERASH IN JORDAN

S. Twaissi, A. Shiyyab, J. Al-Daire

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Abstract

This paper brings to the attention the newly discovered terracotta mask from the classical Decapolis city of Gerasa/Jerash in Jordan dated to the Roman period. The aim of this paper is to describe and to identify the personification and the function of the mask. The authors conclude that the mask is a miniature replica for character representing Hercules used as souvenir.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)249-256
Number of pages8
JournalEgyptian Journal of Archaeological and Restoration Studies
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022

Keywords

  • Jerash
  • Masks
  • Terracotta
  • Theatre
  • drama

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Conservation
  • Archaeology
  • Archaeology
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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