| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies


EJARS (Established 2011)

Volume 12 ,issue 2 | Summer and Autumn 2022 | Pages : 249-256

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

Document Type: Original Article

DOI: 10.21608/ejars.2022.276171

pages: 249-256

Authors:
Twaissi, S. 1 (٭), Shiyyab, A. 1 & Al-Daire, J. 2

1 Tourism and Heritage dept., United Arab Emirate Univ., Al-Ain, UAE
2 Archaeology dept., School of Archaeology and Tourism, Jordan Univ., Amman, Jordan

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.

Keywords:
Jerash Terracotta Masks Theatre drama

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