ROMAN ARCHITECTURE

The Arc de Triomphe, Paris

• They are monumental structures shaped like arches.
• The main structure is normally decorated with carvings or dedications to popular people.

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• The first recorded Roman Triumphal Arch was during the time of the Roman Republic
• If a General did something honorable, he was able to have a triumphal arch built in honor of his victories.

THE FIRST ROMAN EMPEROR

• Augustus changed the meaning of triumphal arches.
• Only emperors were allowed to have them built.

ARCH OF TITUS

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• This arch was constructed after the death of the emperor, Titus
• It was built to honor his capture of Jerusalem in 70 AD

Arch of Septimius Severus

Arch of Septimius Severus

• It was built in 204 AD
• It was built to honor the emperor and his two sons, Caracalla and Geta
• They fought against the Partians in 195 and 203 AD.
• This was made out of white marble.

CITATIONS

• "Roman Triumphal Arches." Crystallinks. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2015..
• "Roman Architecture." Ancient History Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2015. .