The side portal of the #ancient #roman arch of Septimius Severus in the forum, with the arch of Titus in the distance at the upper via Sacra. #rome #archaeology #ancientrome #romanhistory
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Some of the #ancient #roman material that was found when the Velia Hill was destroyed in the 1930s to built the road that is now Via dei Fori Imperiali. #rome #archaeology #ancientrome #romanhistory #ancientrome
The #ancient #roman necropolis on the via triumphalis, under the Vatican. #rome #ancientrome #romanhistory #archaeology #ancienthistory
Villa Adriana, Tivoli
#photography #VillaAdriana #Hadrian #Tivoli #Roman
For #AncientSiteSunday the #Hellenistic theatre at Pergamon, #Turkey, built in the 3rd century BC, alterations were made in the #Roman period. It's one of the steepest known ancient theatres. The capacity was about 10,000 spectators.
Photo: C. Bredfeldt
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Some very nice #ancient #roman columns reused in the #medieval church of Santa Prassade in #rome. #archaeology #ancienthistory #romanhistory #ancientrome #medievalarchitecture
The #ancient #roman baths of Caracalla at #twilight. #rome #archaeology #ancientrome #romanhistory #ancienthistory
The so-called ‘Nymphaeum of Egeria’. An #ancient #roman outdoor dining suite, once with cascading water. Part of a suburban villa in the Caffarella park just outside #rome. #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientrome #romanhistory
Trajan's Pillar, Rome, Italy between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites in Italy Italy Rome
#TrajansPillar #Italy #ColumnofTrajan #Roman #PierreLeJeunes #Italian #TrajansColumn #photography #historicalPhotos
![The image depicts a historical scene in Rome, Italy. It features the prominent Column of Trajan (also known as Trajan's Pillar), an ancient Roman monument standing amidst ruins and other classical architectural elements. The column is adorned with intricate carvings and topped by a statue, possibly representing Emperor Trajan or another significant figure from Roman history.
In the background stands the Church of Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, recognized for its dome-shaped roof featuring windows known as oculars and embellished with statues on top. The church's facade is decorated with sculptures and ornate details that reflect the rich artistic heritage of Rome during ancient times.
The image captures a serene atmosphere with warm colors accentuating the buildings' aged stone surfaces, indicating either sunrise or sunset lighting conditions. This photograph appears to be part of an early 20th-century collection documenting various architectural landmarks in Italy as viewed by P. Z., likely referencing photographer Pierre Le Jeune's work on photochrom prints.
The date "1890-1900" suggests the image is from a period when such photographic techniques were prevalent, offering valuable insights into Rome's historical and cultural landscape during that era. The website link provided indicates this particular print may be part of an online collection or archive dedicated to Italian architecture and sites, highlighting their s [...]](/images/status/2994f418-9bf9-4b03-bd28-28dbf3e35f78.jpeg "The image depicts a historical scene in Rome, Italy. It features the prominent Column of Trajan (also known as Trajan's Pillar), an ancient Roman monument standing amidst ruins and other classical architectural elements. The column is adorned with intricate carvings and topped by a statue, possibly representing Emperor Trajan or another significant figure from Roman history.
In the background stands the Church of Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, recognized for its dome-shaped roof featuring windows known as oculars and embellished with statues on top. The church's facade is decorated with sculptures and ornate details that reflect the rich artistic heritage of Rome during ancient times.
The image captures a serene atmosphere with warm colors accentuating the buildings' aged stone surfaces, indicating either sunrise or sunset lighting conditions. This photograph appears to be part of an early 20th-century collection documenting various architectural landmarks in Italy as viewed by P. Z., likely referencing photographer Pierre Le Jeune's work on photochrom prints.
The date \"1890-1900\" suggests the image is from a period when such photographic techniques were prevalent, offering valuable insights into Rome's historical and cultural landscape during that era. The website link provided indicates this particular print may be part of an online collection or archive dedicated to Italian architecture and sites, highlighting their s [...]")
The beautiful #renaissance villa of Pope Julius III today houses the #ancient #Etruscan museum in #rome. The #roman mosaics were installed in 1941. #ancientrome #renaissancearchitecture #renaissancerome
#ancient #roman architectural pieces, inscription and ceramic vessel reused to build the walls alongside via porta latina. #rome #recycling #spolia #ancientrome #romanhistory #archaeology #architecturalhistory
The #medieval basilica of San Clemente in #Rome and with an #ancient inscription from a #roman building referring to the #emperor #trajan in pavonazzetto marble reused as the door lintel. #archaeology #spolia #medievalarchitecture #ancientrome #romanhistory
An assortment of #ancient #statues, #architecture, and inscriptions from #roman tombs, now in the Baths of Diocletian in #rome #archaeology #ancienthistory #romanhistory #ancientart
The #ruins of the old Caelian Antiquarium, #museum, with #ancient #roman architectural pieces still in its grounds. It closed in 1939 due to structural damage caused when the Metro line was built. #rome #archaeology #ancientrome #romanhistory #architecturalhistory
