Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus
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The Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus is a monumental ancient Roman fountain complex, traditionally identified with the so‑called “Trophies of Marius,” built in the 3rd century AD and noted for its grand architectural and decorative program.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Roman nymphaeum
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monumental fountain complex ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | ancient Roman architecture ⓘ |
| architecturalType |
fountain
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monumental façade fountain ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Severan building program in Rome ⓘ |
| category |
Ancient Roman fountains in Rome
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Buildings and structures of the Severan dynasty ⓘ |
| country | Roman Empire ⓘ |
| currentCondition | ruin ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | water nymphs ⓘ |
| era | Imperial Rome ⓘ |
| function |
decorative backdrop for public space
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monumental display fountain ⓘ urban water distribution monument ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Nymphaeum Alexandri
NERFINISHED
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Trofei di Mario NERFINISHED ⓘ Trophies of Marius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPart |
large central niche
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marble revetment ⓘ monumental brick façade ⓘ multiple niches ⓘ side exedrae ⓘ statue niches ⓘ upper architectural orders ⓘ water basins ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | archaeological monument ⓘ |
| inception | reign of Alexander Severus ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Esquiline Hill
NERFINISHED
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Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II area NERFINISHED ⓘ Rome ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Porta Maggiore area
NERFINISHED
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remains of the Aqua Julia arches ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
brick
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concrete ⓘ marble ⓘ |
| misidentifiedAs | trophies erected by Gaius Marius ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Alexander Severus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
grand architectural composition
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monumental brick façade with niches ⓘ rich decorative program ⓘ |
| partOf | Servian Wall area of Rome NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period | Severan period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startDate | 3rd century AD ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ornamental water spectacle
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public display of imperial beneficence ⓘ |
| waterSource |
Aqua Julia (probable)
NERFINISHED
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Aqua Marcia (probable) NERFINISHED ⓘ Aqua Tepula (probable) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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