Severan Forum
Title
Severan Forum
Date
200
Identifier
1268
Work Type
components (objects)
Work Location
Libya (nation)
Labdah (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
porticoes
columns (architectural elements)
gorgons
Severus, Lucius Septimius--Emperor of Rome--146-211
Description
Detail view of gorgon-headed facades in the colonnaded portico at the Severan Forum at Letis Magna in Libya. "In the great tradition of Roman city squares, Septimius Severan's forum was once surrounded by colonnaded porticoes. The columns of cipolin marble rose to arches. On the facades between the arches were gorgon heads, over 70 of which have been found,"--Libya. Ediz. Inglese,
by Anthony Ham.
by Anthony Ham.
Material/Medium
marble (rock)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1RELEP1-4200E33B1
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