Jump to content
UNRV Ancient Roman Empire Forums
Sign in to follow this  
guy

Marcus Aurelius arch in Tripoli restoration work

Recommended Posts

Animated GIF

 

This is a wonderful triumphal Roman arch in Tripoli, Libya that I didn't know existed.

Quote

It is a quadrifrons triumphal arch, surmounted by an unusual octagonal cupola, and was erected (entirely in marble) by Gaius Calpurnius Celsus, quinquennial duumvir of the city, to commemorate the victories of Lucius Verus, junior colleague and adoptive brother of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, over the Parthians in the Roman–Parthian War of 161–66.

The monument was actually erected in 165, and cannot be dated later, because the Emperor is referred to with the title Armenicus, but not with the titles of Medicus and Parthicus, which were conferred on him in 166.

166598-01-05.jpg?$p=1cbc0d1&w=1136&$w=ec52ab9

 

Click on article and see more pictures within the article:

https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/roman-marcus-aurelius-arch-in-tripoli-among-restoration-work-in-pictures-1.1205308#1

 

 

Summary: It is good to know this little-known Roman arch will be preserved and even restored in this time of political instability.

Quote

As of 2017, the Arch is suffering from poor maintenance and damage from visitors. Its original features and details have suffered considerable damage due to acid rain.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Marcus_Aurelius

 

 

guy also known as gaius

Edited by guy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

People either don't know or find it hard to believe that North Africa was the most urbanised part of the Roman Empire. The climate wasn't quite as dry as today and it was well cultivated. The area was well developed before the Romans took over.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Sign in to follow this  

  • Map of the Roman Empire

×