Arch of Janus

Arch of Janus

4th century

5644

Bugbee, Gordon (photograph)

Single Built Works

Italy (nation)

Rome (inhabited place)

Late Antique

memorial arches

Janus (Roman deity)

quadrifrons

Detail view of Arch of Janus in Rome, Italy. "Each pier of the arch has two rows of three niches, each topped by an elegantly carved semi-dome made to resemble a clam shell. It would seem likely that statues would have adorned these niches but, unfortunately, none survive. Small detached columns once flanked the niches but have also since been lost. The keystone at the apex of the central arch on the north side is carved to depict Minerva, the keystone on the east side depicts Roma. Originally, the arch would have had an upper story, probably the standard rectangular shaped attic, although, a pyramid has also been suggested. There is also a staircase within the north-west pier which would have given access to this upper story and also leads to upper chambers within the pier itself,"----Ancient History Encyclopedia (website).

concrete

marble (rock)

16 meters high, 12 meters wide

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