Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

Column Capitals

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

1. Column Capitals Marker

Inscription. In the Classical World, Planning and Aesthetics principles were clear and unambiguous. The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders were elaborated by the Greeks and later, adopted by the Romans, with some variations. Each order bears its own rules and particular ornamental elements. Columns capitals express these different orders.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture.

Location. 32° 29.784′ N, 34° 53.436′ E. Marker is in Caesarea, Haifa District. Marker can be reached from Kvish HaTe'atron just west of Rothschild, on the left when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the Caesarea Maritima National Park, very near to the western end of Kvish HaTe'atron Street. The marker is situated along a walkway that is just beyond the Kvish HaTe'atron Street entrance, to the archaeological park, on the right hand side of the walkway. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sarcophagi (a few steps from this marker); The Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Architectural Elements (within shouting distance of this marker); A Collection of Architectural Artifacts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Promontory Palace

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Power and Control (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman and Byzantine Statuary at Caesarea (within shouting distance of this marker); King Herod's Hippodrome (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caesarea.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. Caesarea Maritima. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Caesarea Maritima - Cornell University. This is a link to information provided by Cornell University. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Vitruvius. This is a link to information provided by, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

4. De architectura. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

2. Column Capitals Marker

Close-up view of the illustrations displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

3. Column Capitals Marker

Close-up view of the English text on the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

4. Column Capitals Marker

View of the historical marker in the foreground, with two examples of column capitals in the background. The Mediterranean Sea is just to the left, beyond the edge of the grass and the boundary line fence.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

5. Column Capitals Marker

View of the historical marker, looking northeast along the walking path, towards the gated entrance to the park (which is just beyond the right edge of the picture).

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

6. Column Capitals Marker

View of the historical marker, looking northwest along the walking path, towards the Mediterranean Sea shoreline. Note that in the background there are four column capitals, mounted on wooden posts.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.