Arco d'Augusto
Italy
The arch was erected to honour Caesar Augustus, the monument was part of the earliest ring of defensive walls. Meet here the guide and start an amazing tour!
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1Orientation
Welcome to the Ar-co deto Augusto, a monument that stands as a silent witness to over two millennia of history. As you stand before this grand structure, you are looking at the oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch in the entire…
앱에서 듣기2The Pediment and Imperial Inscriptions
Look upward toward the top of the arch, where the heavy stone pediment rests upon the columns. Originally, the summit would have been adorned with a magnificent bronze quadriga—a four-horse chariot—driven by Augustus himself. …
앱에서 듣기3The Mythological Roundels
On either side of the arch's opening, positioned just above the capitals of the columns, are four circular stone reliefs known as clipei or roundels. These are not merely decorative flourishes; they are symbolic representations…
앱에서 듣기4The Medieval Battlements
If you look at the very top of the arch, you will notice a series of brick battlements that seem somewhat out of place on a Roman monument. These are the Ghibelline merlons, characterized by their distinctive swallow-tail shape. …
앱에서 듣기5The Significance of the Wide Aperture
One of the most striking features of the Arco de Augusto is the unusual width of its central opening. In standard Roman city gates, the aperture was often narrow or flanked by smaller side arches to facilitate defense and control…
앱에서 듣기6The Via Flaminia Connection
To truly appreciate the Arch of Augustus, one must understand the road it anchored: the Via Flaminia. Established in two hundred twenty Before the Common Era by Gaius Flaminius, this road was one of the most important engineering…
앱에서 듣기7The Bull's Head and Keystone Details
As you move closer to the center of the arch, look at the keystone—the central stone at the top of the curve. In Roman architecture, the keystone is structurally vital, but it also provides a canvas for intricate carving. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our examination of the Arch of Augustus, let us take a final look at its weathered face. This monument is more than just a relic of the Roman Empire; it is a symbol of resilience. …
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| 위치 | Italy |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 44.0570, 12.5711 |
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