Rome

EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF EMPEROR MARCUS AURELIUS

Piazza del Campidoglio Rome c. 104 In this great equestrian statue, Marcus Aurelius is portrayed as an emperor and a military leader more concerned about peace than war....

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COUCH AND FOOTSTOOL

From a villa at Boscoreale Metropolitan Museum of Art New York This more elaborate couch is made of bone and glass inlay. Notice the matching footstool....

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ARCH OF TITUS

Forum Romanum Rome 81 Roman soldiers marched through the triumphal archway and entered the forum on their way back from war. This ritual procession cleansed them of the blood of the enemy. Beautifully proportioned to minimize its weight, the Arch of Titus has many Greek details. The outside columns are the earliest examples of the Composite order....

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TRAJAN'S COLUMN

Rome 114 The pillar of victory is a memorial for military triumphs. Trajan's column, based on the Doric order, illustrates Trajan's war with the Dacians. The 116-foot shaft contains a spiral staircase....

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DOMUS AUGUSTANA

Palatine, Rome 81-96 Four-story arches on the side of Domitian's private garden court. A passage behind its arches leads to the private quarters....

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GROTTO OF LOVE

Ostia 4th century This is another residence known as the Grotto of Love....

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1 Bible History Online "Images From The Past"

Coins, statues, busts, places, Reliefs and more...

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2. Images of Roman Emperors

Photos, coins, busts, etc. from around the net. Browsable Directory of Images. Bible History Online....

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