Arch of Septimius Severus
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The Arch of Septimius Severus is a monumental Roman triumphal arch in Leptis Magna, Libya, built in the early 3rd century AD to honor Emperor Septimius Severus and commemorate his military victories.
Aliases (3)
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Roman monument
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ancient Roman architecture → triumphal arch → |
| associatedWith |
Roman military campaigns in the East
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urban development of Leptis Magna under Severans → |
| builtBy |
citizens of Leptis Magna
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| builtDuringReignOf |
Septimius Severus
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| builtInHonorOf |
Septimius Severus
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| builtUnder |
Severan dynasty
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| commemorates |
Parthian campaigns of Septimius Severus
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military victories of Septimius Severus → |
| constructionEnd |
early 3rd century AD
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| constructionStart |
early 3rd century AD
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| currentCondition |
ruin
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| dedicatedTo |
Septimius Severus
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imperial family of Septimius Severus → |
| era |
Roman Empire
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| features |
Corinthian columns
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attic storey → inscription panels → |
| hasArchitecturalStyle |
Roman Imperial
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Severan → |
| hasCulturalContext |
Roman Africa
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Severan propaganda → |
| hasFunction |
ceremonial gateway
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commemorative monument → |
| hasNumberOfArches |
4
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| hasOrientation |
crossroads of main streets of Leptis Magna
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| hasReliefDecoration |
battle scenes
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captives and trophies → imperial procession scenes → victory personifications → |
| hasStructureType |
tetrapylon
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| heritageDesignation |
UNESCO World Heritage Site component
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| heritageDesignationDate |
1982
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| honours |
Septimius Severus
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| locatedIn |
Leptis Magna
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| locatedInCountry |
Libya
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| locatedInRegion |
Tripolitania
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| materialUsed |
stone
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| namedAfter |
Septimius Severus
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| near |
cardo maximus of Leptis Magna
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forum of Leptis Magna → |
| partOf |
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
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| period |
early 3rd century AD
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| touristAttraction |
yes
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Referenced by (12)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Forum Magnum
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Forum Romanum → Regio VIII Forum Romanum → Roman Forum → |
contains |
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Column of Phocas
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Rostra → |
locatedNear |
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Severan dynasty
("Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome")
→
Severan dynasty ("Arch of Septimius Severus in Leptis Magna") → |
significantBuilding |
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Leptis Magna
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hasStructure |
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Tabularium
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hasViewOf |
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Temple of Saturn
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near |
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Via Sacra
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passes |