Arch of Constantine
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Arch of Constantine
The reconstruction of the Arch of Constantine is part of the large and complex reconstruction of the area around the Colosseum and the Fori. The definition of the monument on an urban scale is ideal for bird’s eye views, particularly spectacular in this area which includes the most famous monuments in the ancient city.
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Arch of Constantine
The southernmost area of the valley of the Colosseum, between the heights of the Palatine and the Celian hills, conserves one of the most representative monuments of Rome, the famous Arch of Constantine. The arch is 25 meters high, with three barrel vaults. It was built by order of the emperor in 312 AD to celebrate his triumph over Maxentius in the battle fought near the Milvian Bridge. A special feature of this monument is that it contains decorative elements taken from earlier works, making it a kind of gallery of ancient art. On each of the four long sides, for example, are tondi (sculptured medallions) taken from a monument of Hadrian’s time (perhaps another arch) with scenes of hunting and sacrifices, four panels with battle scenes taken from a monument dedicated by Commodus to his father Marcus Aurelius, and four statues of Dacian prisoners belonging to Trajan’s Forum. The contemporary reliefs on the arch, on the other hand, represent Constantine in various phases of his reign: battle scenes, triumphs, and gifts to the people.
The southernmost area of the valley of the Colosseum, between the heights of the Palatine and the Celian hills, conserves one of the most representative monuments of Rome, the famous Arch of Constantine. The arch is 25 meters high, with three barrel vaults. It was built by order of the emperor in 312 AD to celebrate his triumph over Maxentius in the battle fought near the Milvian Bridge. A special feature of this monument is that it contains decorative elements taken from earlier works, making it a kind of gallery of ancient art. On each of the four long sides, for example, are tondi (sculptured medallions) taken from a monument of Hadrian’s time (perhaps another arch) with scenes of hunting and sacrifices, four panels with battle scenes taken from a monument dedicated by Commodus to his father Marcus Aurelius, and four statues of Dacian prisoners belonging to Trajan’s Forum. The contemporary reliefs on the arch, on the other hand, represent Constantine in various phases of his reign: battle scenes, triumphs, and gifts to the people.
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