The Arch of Septimius Severus, portal to ancient Rome

by Dr. Darius Arya and Dr. Beth Harris

Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, 203 C.E., marble above a travertine base, roughly 23 x 25 m, Roman Forum, speakers: Dr. Darius Arya, executive director of the American Institute for Roman Culture and Dr. Beth Harris

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Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

Arch of Septimius Severus (detail)

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Cite this page as: Dr. Darius Arya and Dr. Beth Harris, "The Arch of Septimius Severus, portal to ancient Rome," in Smarthistory, May 20, 2020, accessed August 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/arch-septimius-severus-ancient-rome/.