Roman triumphal column
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concept
A Roman triumphal column is a monumental freestanding pillar, often spiraled with relief sculpture and topped by a statue, erected to commemorate a military victory or the achievements of an emperor.
Aliases (5)
- victory column ×4
- Roman triumphal monument ×1
- ancient Roman column ×1
- architectural column ×1
- triumphal column ×1
Instances (9)
- Pompey’s Pillar
- Angel of Independence ("victory column")
- Alexander Column ("triumphal column")
- Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome ("victory column")
- Trajan's Column ("victory column")
- Monument to Independence (El Ángel) in Mexico City ("victory column")