Arch of Septimius Severus

Arch of Septimius Severus

203

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Bugbee, Gordon (photograph)

Single Built Works

Italy (nation)

Rome (inhabited place)

Imperial (Roman)

triumphal arches (memorial arches)

Severus, Lucius Septimius--Emperor of Rome--146-211

View through the large arch of the Arch of Septimius Severus looking out over the Roman forum toward the Arch of Constantine. "The Arch of Septimius Severus, erected in 203 CE, stands in Rome and commemorates the Roman victories over the Parthians in the final decade of the 2nd century CE. The triple triumphal arch was one of the most richly decorated of its type and even today, although badly damaged, it stands in the Forum Romanum as a lasting and imposing monument to Roman vanity. The arch stands on the Via Sacra in the Forum Romanum of Rome and has the three arches typical of later Roman triumphal arches. The larger central archway was used for traffic, whilst the two outer arches were closed off by steps. In terms of construction materials the core and foundations are of tavertine whilst, the whole is faced with Proconnesian marble, a feature of which is its grey and white bands. The eight composite columns, four on each façade, are of the same marble type,"----Ancient History Encyclopedia (website).

travertine

marble (rock)

23 meters in height, 25 meters in width and 11.85 meters deep

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