Arch of Septimius Severus (Roman Forum)

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1Arch of Septimius Severus2:52

Welcome to the bustling, ruin-strewn heart of the ancient world: the Roman Forum. We are standing at a highly significant juncture, looking toward the steep incline of the Capitoline Hill. …
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2The Parthian War Panels2:36

Step back slightly to take in the sheer scale of the arch's facade. The structure is composed of three archways—a massive central bay flanked by two smaller lateral bays, all covered with deep, coffered barrel vaults. …
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3The Inscription and Damnatio Memoriae2:26

Now, tilt your head back and look at the massive attic—the large, rectangular block resting on top of the columns and arches. Carved deeply into the marble is a massive, imposing inscription in Latin. …
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4The Captive Parthians2:21

Let us lower our gaze back down to the ground level and examine the massive bases that support the free standing columns. The architecture here tells a dark and deeply human story. …
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5Winged Victories and the Spoils of War2:32

Move your attention now to the triangular spaces located just above the curves of the central archway. These spaces are known in architecture as spandrels. …
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6The Missing Chariot2:22

To truly appreciate the original, overwhelming impact of the Arch of Septimius Severus, we must perform an act of imagination. Look at the flat top of the massive attic, currently bare against the Roman sky. …
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7Medieval Afterlife and the Barber of the Arch2:29

As we conclude our examination of the Arch of Septimius Severus, it is fascinating to consider how this structure survived the chaotic centuries that followed the fall of Rome. Why was this arch not completely dismantled for its…
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8Arch of Septimius Severus1:09

As we step away from the Arch of Septimius Severus, take one last look at its scarred, magnificent facade. It stands as a towering paradox in the heart of the Roman Forum. …
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