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Triumphal Arch of Orange

unknown (Roman (ancient))
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Alternative Title
Arc de triomphe d'Orange
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/103425
Date
-20-20
Description
Close view of the lower relief on the east arch of the south face; Is a triumphal arch located in the town of Orange, southeast France. There is debate about when the arch was built, but current research favours a date during the reign of Augustus. The arch contains an inscription dedicated to emperor Tiberius in 27 AD. It is decorated with various reliefs of military themes, including naval battles, spoils of war and Romans battling Germanics and Gauls. A Roman foot soldier carrying the shield of Legio II Augusta is seen on the north front battle relief. Each façade has four semi-engaged corinthian columns. The arch is the oldest surviving arch of this design. The same design was used later for the Arch of Septimius Severus and the Arch of Constantine. Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (accessed 7/17/2008)
Type of Work
triumphal arch (memorial arch)
Subject
architectural exteriors, military, war, Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D., Imperial (Roman)
Rights
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
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Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only
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