Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria

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Carole Raddato
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published on 10 February 2023
Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria Download Full Size Image

The Arch of Septimius Severus was built by Legio III Augusta during the reign of Roman emperor Septimius Severus (r. 193-211 CE). It is a three-bay structure framed by pilasters and columns. The arch marked the edge of the ancient city of Lambaesis.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the ancient world in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian.

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Raddato, C. (2023, February 10). Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17034/arch-of-septimius-severus-at-lambaesis-algeria/

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Raddato, Carole. "Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 10, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17034/arch-of-septimius-severus-at-lambaesis-algeria/.

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Raddato, Carole. "Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Feb 2023. Web. 22 Dec 2024.

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