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Roman Architecture

Temples, baths, theatres and civic monuments of Roman architecture, from Rome to the provinces of the empire, from North Africa to the Near East. 301 works documented in this section.

QuarryRoman
Quarry
Rome, Italy
Tufa quarry worked in the traditional manner
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Temple of HerculesRoman
Temple of Hercules
Cori, Italy
Doric temple
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Temple of Castor and PolluxRoman
Temple of Castor and Pollux
Rome, Italy
Remains of the marble facing and substructures of the Augustan temple constructed of travertine, tufa, and concrete
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TabulariumRoman
Tabularium
Rome, Italy
Facade overlooking the forum
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Pyramid of Caius CestiusRoman
Pyramid of Caius Cestius
Rome, Italy
A tomb in the form of an Egyptian pyramid
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Temple of VestaRoman
Temple of Vesta
Tivoli, Italy
View
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Monument of the JuliiRoman
Monument of the Julii
Saint-Rémy- de-Provence, France
A free adaptation of the Hellenistic tower-tombs of the Semitic East
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House of the VettiiRoman
House of the Vettii
Pompeii, Italy
Peristyle
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Temple of VestaRoman
Temple of Vesta
Rome, Italy
Round temple in the Forum Boarium
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House of the VettiiRoman
House of the Vettii
Pompeii, Italy
House of Venus
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Temple of VestaRoman
Temple of Vesta
Rome, Italy
Detail of the temple
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Forum RomanumRoman
Forum Romanum
Rome, Italy
View
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Pompeii, Italy
Aerial view
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ColosseumRoman
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
Interior, view of the substructures of the seating area and the service galleries
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Pompeii, Italy
Exterior showing access ramps to seating area
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
View
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Pompeii, Italy
View of the arena and seating area
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Forum of TrajanRoman
Forum of Trajan
Rome, Italy
View of the Forum with Basilica Ulpia and Column of Trajan
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
View
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ForumRoman
Forum
Pompeii, Italy
Detail of the forum and entrance to the basilica
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PantheonRoman
Pantheon
Rome, Italy
Dome
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
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Temple of HerculesRoman
Temple of Hercules
Cori, Italy
Lateral view of the columned pronaos
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Horrea Epagathiana et HilarianaRoman
Horrea Epagathiana et Hilariana
Ostia, Italy
Façade
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Forum RomanumRoman
Forum Romanum
Rome, Italy
View of the Forum, looking toward the Tabularium, the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vespasian, and the Arch of Septimius Severus
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House of the Triple WindowsRoman
House of the Triple Windows
Ostia, Italy
Façade
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Porta di GioveRoman
Porta di Giove
Santa Maria di Falleri, Italy
Monumental arched gateway
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Arch of TrajanRoman
Arch of Trajan
Timgad, Algeria
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Porta RomanaRoman
Porta Romana
Perugia, Italy
Monumental arched gateway
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Sabratha, Libya
View of the stage
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Porta MarziaRoman
Porta Marzia
Perugia, Italy
Monumental arched gateway
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
El-Djem, Tunisia
Interior view
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Porta RosaRoman
Porta Rosa
Velia, Italy
Monumental arched gateway
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CapitoliumRoman
Capitolium
Thuburbo Maius, Tunisia
View
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Temple of Jupiter AnxurRoman
Temple of Jupiter Anxur
Terracina, Italy
Detail of the terrace
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CapitoliumRoman
Capitolium
Dougga, Tunisia
View
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Temple of Jupiter AnxurRoman
Temple of Jupiter Anxur
Terracina, Italy
View of the arcaded facade
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Temple of the Severan familyRoman
Temple of the Severan family
Djemila, Algeria
View
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Temple of Jupiter AnxurRoman
Temple of Jupiter Anxur
Terracina, Italy
Arched corridor in the substructures
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City wallsRoman
City walls
Amelia, Italy
Polygonal limestone wall
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City wallsRoman
City walls
Segni, Italy
Porta Saracinesca and limestone polygonal masonry of the town walls
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Arch of Septimius SeverusRoman
Arch of Septimius Severus
Rome, Italy
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City wallsRoman
City walls
Ferentino, Italy
Polygonal wall and opus quadratum limestone wall
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Circus of MaxentiusRoman
Circus of Maxentius
Rome, Italy
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Ponte di NonaRoman
Ponte di Nona
Rome, Italy
Republican multiple-arched bridge
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Basilica of MaxentiusRoman
Basilica of Maxentius
Rome, Italy
View
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Ponte di NonaRoman
Ponte di Nona
Rome, Italy
Detail of arches
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Pons AeliusRoman
Pons Aelius
Rome, Italy
View of the bridge and Hadrian's Mausoleum
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House of Lucretius FrontoRoman
House of Lucretius Fronto
Pompeii, Italy
Third Style of wall painting
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House of Lucretius FrontoRoman
House of Lucretius Fronto
Pompeii, Italy
Landscape panel illustrating a seaside villa
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Underground BasilicaRoman
Underground Basilica
Rome, Italy
Interior
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Augustus coinRoman
Augustus coin
Rome, Italy
Coin showing the Curia Julia
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CoinRoman
Coin
Rome, Italy
Coin showing the interior of Basilica Emilia
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TabulariumRoman
Tabularium
Rome, Italy
Inside staircase
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Forum BoariumRoman
Forum Boarium
Rome, Italy
Rectangular temple (so called Temple of Fortuna Virilis)
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Temple of VestaRoman
Temple of Vesta
Tivoli, Italy
View
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Temple of VestaRoman
Temple of Vesta
Tivoli, Italy
Detail
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Temple of VestaRoman
Temple of Vesta
Tivoli, Italy
Detail
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House of the VettiiRoman
House of the Vettii
Pompeii, Italy
Atrium
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House of the MenanderRoman
House of the Menander
Pompeii, Italy
Atrium
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ShopsRoman
Shops
Pompeii, Italy
Shops overlooking the Via dell'Abbondanza
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Villa of the MysteriesRoman
Villa of the Mysteries
Pompeii, Italy
Façade from the northwest
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House of the VettiiRoman
House of the Vettii
Pompeii, Italy
Peristyle
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Sanctuary of MithrasRoman
Sanctuary of Mithras
Rome, Italy
Underground sanctuary, beneath the church of San Clemente
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Theatre of MarcellusRoman
Theatre of Marcellus
Rome, Italy
External view
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Temple of Castor and PolluxRoman
Temple of Castor and Pollux
Rome, Italy
Rebuilt in A.D. 6
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Temple of Castor and PolluxRoman
Temple of Castor and Pollux
Rome, Italy
Detail of a capital
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Temple of Mars UltorRoman
Temple of Mars Ultor
Rome, Italy
Detail of a soffit
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Forum of Augustus and temple of Mars UltorRoman
Forum of Augustus and temple of Mars Ultor
Rome, Italy
External view
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Forum of Augustus and temple of Mars UltorRoman
Forum of Augustus and temple of Mars Ultor
Rome, Italy
External view
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Temple of Venus GenetrixRoman
Temple of Venus Genetrix
Rome, Italy
Carved soffit (now in the Villa Albani)
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Ara PacisRoman
Ara Pacis
Rome, Italy
External view
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Ara PacisRoman
Ara Pacis
Rome, Italy
Detail of stylized acanthus foliage
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QuarryRoman
Quarry
Kastri, Greece
Roman marble quarry
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QuarryRoman
Quarry
Aliki, Greece
Roman marble quarry
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Forum RomanumRoman
Forum Romanum
Rome, Italy
View
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Forum TransitoriumRoman
Forum Transitorium
Rome, Italy
Facade of the Templum Pacis
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Porta dei BorsariRoman
Porta dei Borsari
Verona, Italy
Façade
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Arch of AugustusRoman
Arch of Augustus
Susa, Italy
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Arch of TrajanRoman
Arch of Trajan
Benevento, Italy
View
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Arch of TrajanRoman
Arch of Trajan
Ancona, Italy
View
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Porta MaggioreRoman
Porta Maggiore
Rome, Italy
Detail showing rusticated masonry
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Porta MaggioreRoman
Porta Maggiore
Rome, Italy
View
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Claudianum (Temple of Claudius)Roman
Claudianum (Temple of Claudius)
Rome, Italy
Arcaded terrace wall with rusticated masonry
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ColosseumRoman
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
External view
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ColosseumRoman
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
Detail of the exterior
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Basilica Ulpia and Column of TrajanRoman
Basilica Ulpia and Column of Trajan
Rome, Italy
View
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CoinRoman
Coin
Rome, Italy
Coin showing part of the facade of the Basilica Ulpia, with elaborate statuary
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CoinRoman
Coin
Rome, Italy
Coin showing part of the facade of Forum of Trajan with elaborate statuary
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ArchRoman
Arch
Cosa, Italy
Arch at the entrance to the forum
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Mausoleum of TheodoricRoman
Mausoleum of Theodoric
Ravenna, Italy
The dome is a monolith
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StadiumRoman
Stadium
Perge, Turkey
Detail of stone-vaulted substructures of the seating area
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Aqua ClaudiaRoman
Aqua Claudia
Rome, Italy
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Castra PraetoriaRoman
Castra Praetoria
Rome, Italy
Walls and remains of the east gate
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Domus AureaRoman
Domus Aurea
Rome, Italy
Octagonal hall
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Domus AureaRoman
Domus Aurea
Rome, Italy
Octagonal hall, one of the radiating chambers
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Domus AureaRoman
Domus Aurea
Rome, Italy
Corridor connecting two of the radiating chambers of the octagonal hall
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Staircase of the private residence
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Courtyard of the domestic wing with central fountain
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Detail of the facade overlooking the Circus Maximus
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Detail of masonry showing cracks due to settling of the foundations
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Stadium
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Facade overlooking the Circus Maximus
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Villa of CiceroRoman
Villa of Cicero
Formia, Italy
Nymphaeum
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Column of TrajanRoman
Column of Trajan
Rome, Italy
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Column of TrajanRoman
Column of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Detail showing the bridge of Apollodorus of Damascus over the Danube
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Forum BathsRoman
Forum Baths
Pompeii, Italy
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Stabian BathsRoman
Stabian Baths
Pompeii, Italy
Palaestra
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Temple of MercuryRoman
Temple of Mercury
Baia, Italy
Dome
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Temple of MercuryRoman
Temple of Mercury
Baia, Italy
Detail of vaulted masonry
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Facade overlooking the Forum of Trajan
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
The former Via Biberatica. On the left, the west facade of the market hall
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Central hall of Market
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Facade of semicircular hall with semidome and eight large windows
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Interior of the semicircular hall, detail of the semidome
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Detail of upper gallery of the facade overlooking the Forum of Trajan
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MarketsRoman
Markets
Ferentino, Italy
Republican market hall
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Tomb of Annia RegillaRoman
Tomb of Annia Regilla
Rome, Italy
Situated along the Via Appia, with ornamental brickwork
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PantheonRoman
Pantheon
Rome, Italy
Façade
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PantheonRoman
Pantheon
Rome, Italy
Interior
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PantheonRoman
Pantheon
Rome, Italy
Detail of dome
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Piazzale of the CorporationsRoman
Piazzale of the Corporations
Ostia, Italy
Tufa opus reticulatum masonry
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Mausoleum of AugustusRoman
Mausoleum of Augustus
Rome, Italy
Tufa opus reticulatum masonry
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WallRoman
Wall
Ostia, Italy
Tufa and brick opus mixtum masonry
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Tufa and brick opus mixtum masonry
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WallRoman
Wall
Ostia, Italy
Tufa and brick opus mixtum masonry
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WallRoman
Wall
Ostia, Italy
Wall of opus testaceum brickwork, with opus mixtum wall visible beyond
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WallRoman
Wall
Ostia, Italy
Opus testaceum brickwork, with decorative joints
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WallRoman
Wall
Ostia, Italy
Tufa and brick masonry
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Stadium, entrance doorway
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PantheonRoman
Pantheon
Rome, Italy
System of relieving arches
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Domus AugustanaRoman
Domus Augustana
Rome, Italy
Detail of the severan additions. Barrel vault with constructional ribs of brickwork
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Tor Pignattara (Mausoleum of Helena)Roman
Tor Pignattara (Mausoleum of Helena)
Rome, Italy
Large earthenware jars (pignatte) were used to lighten the shoulders of the vault
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Orthodox BaptisteryRoman
Orthodox Baptistery
Ravenna, Italy
Vault construction upon a framework of terracotta tubes
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Brick stampRoman
Brick stamp
Rome, Italy
Brick stamp from the factory of C. Julius Stephanus
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Canopus
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Canopus
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Canopus
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Detail of the Teatro Marittimo
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Teatro Marittimo
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Aerial view of the Teatro Marittimo
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Details
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Details
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Vestibule of the Piazza d'Oro
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Vestibule of the Piazza d'Oro, detail
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Vestibule of the Piazza d'Oro, detail of the vault
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Lesser Baths
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Lesser Baths
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Lesser Baths
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
The Large Baths, interior with remains of the stucco decoration. The walls were faced with marble
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Exterior of the Sala dei Filosofi and end of the Pecile
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Central wall of the Pecile, a quadriporticus used as a palaestra
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Piazza d'Oro, detail of the temple
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Piazza d'Oro, detail of the temple
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Piazza d'Oro, looking northeast across the pavilion
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CapitoliumRoman
Capitolium
Ostia, Italy
East wall of the cella. The relieving arches mark the recesses of the interior
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CapitoliumRoman
Capitolium
Ostia, Italy
Frontal view
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House of Cupid and PsycheRoman
House of Cupid and Psyche
Ostia, Italy
Pavement of polychrome marble
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House of the Fortuna AnnonariaRoman
House of the Fortuna Annonaria
Ostia, Italy
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Horrea EpagathianaRoman
Horrea Epagathiana
Ostia, Italy
On the left, portico overlooking street
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House of DianaRoman
House of Diana
Ostia, Italy
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House of DianaRoman
House of Diana
Ostia, Italy
Detail
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House of the CharioteersRoman
House of the Charioteers
Ostia, Italy
Interior courtyard
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Baths of the Seven SagesRoman
Baths of the Seven Sages
Ostia, Italy
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House of the CharioteersRoman
House of the Charioteers
Ostia, Italy
South facade
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House of the CharioteersRoman
House of the Charioteers
Ostia, Italy
Detail
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House of the CharioteersRoman
House of the Charioteers
Ostia, Italy
Detail
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House of the CharioteersRoman
House of the Charioteers
Ostia, Italy
External view
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Horrea Epagathiana et HilarianaRoman
Horrea Epagathiana et Hilariana
Ostia, Italy
Foreground, remains of portico overlooking street
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House of DianaRoman
House of Diana
Ostia, Italy
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Baths of the Seven SagesRoman
Baths of the Seven Sages
Ostia, Italy
Detail
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Maison CarréeRoman
Maison Carrée
Nimes, France
Exterior
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Temple of Augustus and LiviaRoman
Temple of Augustus and Livia
Vienna Allobrogum, France
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CapitoliumRoman
Capitolium
Brescia, Italy
Façade
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Street planRoman
Street plan
Verona, Italy
Aerial photograph showing survival of the Roman orthogonal street plan
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Street planRoman
Street plan
Pavia, Italy
Aerial photograph showing survival of the Roman orthogonal street plan
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Nimes, France
External view
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ForumRoman
Forum
Velleia, Italy
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SquareRoman
Square
Djemila, Algeria
Square in front of the Temple of Venus Genetrix
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General viewRoman
General view
Timgad, Algeria
Aerial photograph showing the Arch of Trajan, the theater and the Forum
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ForumRoman
Forum
Sbeitla, Tunisia
The forum and the three temples of the Capitolium
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Gate of AugustusRoman
Gate of Augustus
Fano, Italy
The gate is on the left, adjoining the facade of the church of San Michele
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Gate of AugustusRoman
Gate of Augustus
Nimes, France
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Porta PalatinaRoman
Porta Palatina
Turin, Italy
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PortaRoman
Porta
Spello, Italy
City gate seen from the inside
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Porta NigraRoman
Porta Nigra
Trier, Germany
View from the interior
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Arch of TitusRoman
Arch of Titus
Rome, Italy
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Arch of AugustusRoman
Arch of Augustus
Rimini, Italy
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Arch of AugustusRoman
Arch of Augustus
Rimini, Italy
Detail of a medallion and a capital
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ArchRoman
Arch
Orange, France
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Arch of TrajanRoman
Arch of Trajan
Timgad, Algeria
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Pont du GardRoman
Pont du Gard
Nimes, France
Bridge-aqueduct
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Bridge on the GuadianaRoman
Bridge on the Guadiana
Merida, Spain
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AqueductRoman
Aqueduct
Merida, Spain
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Verona, Italy
Aerial view
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Merida, Spain
View of the stage
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Orange, France
Detail of the stage
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Orange, France
View
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Hadrian's VillaRoman
Hadrian's Villa
Tivoli, Italy
Vestibule of the Piazza d'Oro
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Djemila, Algeria
Aerial view
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
El-Djem, Tunisia
Aerial view
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
El-Djem, Tunisia
External view
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
El-Djem, Tunisia
Interior view
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
El-Djem, Tunisia
Interior view
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Pozzuoli, Italy
Substructures of the seating area
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AmphitheatreRoman
Amphitheatre
Pozzuoli, Italy
The openings in the arena were used to raise the wild beasts from the underground chambers
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Southeastern bathsRoman
Southeastern baths
Bulla Regia, Tunisia
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Temple of VesunnaRoman
Temple of Vesunna
Périgueux, France
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Temple of VesunnaRoman
Temple of Vesunna
Périgueux, France
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CapitoliumRoman
Capitolium
Dougga, Tunisia
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Tower-tombRoman
Tower-tomb
Igel, Germany
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TourmagneRoman
Tourmagne
Nimes, France
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Numidian tower-tombRoman
Numidian tower-tomb
Dougga, Tunisia
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Tower-tombRoman
Tower-tomb
Unzuncabur, Turkey
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HouseRoman
House
Saint-Rémy- de-Provence, France
Courtyard of a peristyle house
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VillaRoman
Villa
Bulla Regia, Tunisia
Suite of underground rooms
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Oil-pressing establishmentRoman
Oil-pressing establishment
Brisgane, Algeria
Remains
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Oil-pressing establishmentRoman
Oil-pressing establishment
Brisgane, Algeria
Remains
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MosaicRoman
Mosaic
Tabarca, Italy
Mosaic depicting a country villa
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MosaicRoman
Mosaic
Carthage, Tunisia
Mosaic depicting a country villa and scenes of rural life
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Market buildingRoman
Market building
Timgad, Algeria
Building of the market
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Market buildingRoman
Market building
Djemila, Algeria
Building of the market
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Temple of the Severan familyRoman
Temple of the Severan family
Djemila, Algeria
On the right, arches of Antoninus Pius and of Caracalla
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Temple of the Severan familyRoman
Temple of the Severan family
Djemila, Algeria
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Aqueduct of C. Sextilius PollioRoman
Aqueduct of C. Sextilius Pollio
Ephesus, Turkey
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GalleryRoman
Gallery
Side, Turkey
Gallery beneath the seating area of the theater
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FrigidariumRoman
Frigidarium
Hierapolis, Turkey
Vaulted frigidarium of a bath building
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Miletus, Turkey
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Miletus, Turkey
Seating area, and part of the stage
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Colonnated streetRoman
Colonnated street
Ephesus, Turkey
Colonnated street, looking toward the theater
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Ephesus, Turkey
View of the theater and colonnated street
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Aspendos, Turkey
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HippodromeRoman
Hippodrome
Aphrodisias, Turkey
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Humeitepe BathsRoman
Humeitepe Baths
Miletus, Turkey
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Baths of FaustinaRoman
Baths of Faustina
Miletus, Turkey
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Baths of VediusRoman
Baths of Vedius
Ephesus, Turkey
Detail of masonry
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Harbor BathsRoman
Harbor Baths
Ephesus, Turkey
Detail showing marble piers with brick superstructure
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Bath buildingsRoman
Bath buildings
Aspendos, Turkey
Bath buildings with brick vaults
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Bath buildingsRoman
Bath buildings
Aspendos, Turkey
Bath buildings with brick vaults
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Bath buildingRoman
Bath building
Aphrodisias, Turkey
Rooms with floor of marble tiles
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Bath buildingRoman
Bath building
Aphrodisias, Turkey
Rooms with pool
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Bath buildingRoman
Bath building
Aphrodisias, Turkey
Carved corbel
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Marble CourtRoman
Marble Court
Sardis, Turkey
A colonnaded hall between the gymnasium and the bath building
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Colonnaded hall of the gymnasiumRoman
Colonnaded hall of the gymnasium
Side, Turkey
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Temple of DomitianRoman
Temple of Domitian
Ephesus, Turkey
Monumental staircase leading to the Temple
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Temple of Rome and AugustusRoman
Temple of Rome and Augustus
Ankara, Turkey
View
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Temple of JupiterRoman
Temple of Jupiter
Baalbek, Lebanon
Looking toward the Temple of Dionysus (Bacchus)
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Temple of JupiterRoman
Temple of Jupiter
Baalbek, Lebanon
Forecourt and sacrificial altar
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Temple of Dionysus (Bacchus)Roman
Temple of Dionysus (Bacchus)
Baalbek, Lebanon
Detail of the interior
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Colonnaded avenueRoman
Colonnaded avenue
Pergamon, Turkey
Colonnaded avenue leading to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius
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Colonnated streetRoman
Colonnated street
Perge, Turkey
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Temple of HadrianRoman
Temple of Hadrian
Ephesus, Turkey
View
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AgoraRoman
Agora
Ephesus, Turkey
Marble cornice
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TheaterRoman
Theater
Perge, Turkey
Marble cornice
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North gateRoman
North gate
Side, Turkey
Marble cornice
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ColumnsRoman
Columns
Kocali, Turkey
Columns of granite, situated in a quarry
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Substructures of the basilicaRoman
Substructures of the basilica
Aspendos, Turkey
Brick vault covered with pitch
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Sanctuary of AesculapiusRoman
Sanctuary of Aesculapius
Pergamon, Turkey
Rotunda
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Bath buildingRoman
Bath building
Aspendos, Turkey
Remains of the brick vaulting
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AqueductRoman
Aqueduct
Aspendos, Turkey
With pressure towers
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Bath buildingRoman
Bath building
Ankara, Turkey
View of the hypocaust for the circulation of hot air beneath the floor
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Theodosian WallsRoman
Theodosian Walls
Constantinople, Turkey
View
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The Great PalaceRoman
The Great Palace
Constantinople, Turkey
Vaulted substructure
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Kızıl Avlu (Red Basilica)Roman
Kızıl Avlu (Red Basilica)
Pergamon, Turkey
Central hall
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CapitalRoman
Capital
Eleusis, Greece
Inner Propylaea capital
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Tower of the WindsRoman
Tower of the Winds
Athens, Greece
View
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Hadrian's LibraryRoman
Hadrian's Library
Athens, Greece
Façade
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Arch of HadrianRoman
Arch of Hadrian
Athens, Greece
View
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Arch of Septimius SeverusRoman
Arch of Septimius Severus
Rome, Italy
View
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CoinRoman
Coin
Rome, Italy
Coin with the Arch of Septimius Severus
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Circus of MaxentiusRoman
Circus of Maxentius
Rome, Italy
On the Via Appia
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Circus of MaxentiusRoman
Circus of Maxentius
Rome, Italy
On the Via Appia
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Arch of ConstantineRoman
Arch of Constantine
Rome, Italy
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Arch of ConstantineRoman
Arch of Constantine
Rome, Italy
Carved pedestals with conventional figures in relief
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Arch of Septimius SeverusRoman
Arch of Septimius Severus
Rome, Italy
The sculptured panels illustrate scenes from the emperor's eastern campaigns
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Church of Santa Maria degli AngeliRoman
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Rome, Italy
Incorporates the frigidarium of the Baths of Diocletian
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Basilica of MaxentiusRoman
Basilica of Maxentius
Rome, Italy
Coffered vaulting
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Basilica of MaxentiusRoman
Basilica of Maxentius
Rome, Italy
The central hall originally had coffered vaulting
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Temple of Minerva MedicaRoman
Temple of Minerva Medica
Rome, Italy
Situated in the Licinian Gardens
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Temple of Minerva MedicaRoman
Temple of Minerva Medica
Rome, Italy
Situated in the Licinian Gardens
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Temple of Minerva MedicaRoman
Temple of Minerva Medica
Rome, Italy
Interior showing the brick ribbing of the vaulting and, below it, traces of the marble facing
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Markets of TrajanRoman
Markets of Trajan
Rome, Italy
Semidomes, originally faced externally with concrete, later with brick
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The Curia JuliaRoman
The Curia Julia
Rome, Italy
As restored by Diocletian
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Mausoleum of ConstantinaRoman
Mausoleum of Constantina
Rome, Italy
Interior
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The Curia JuliaRoman
The Curia Julia
Rome, Italy
Remains of the stuccoed facade imitating masonry
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Baths of DiocletianRoman
Baths of Diocletian
Rome, Italy
Detail of the vault
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Baths of DiocletianRoman
Baths of Diocletian
Rome, Italy
View from the interior
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Baths of DiocletianRoman
Baths of Diocletian
Rome, Italy
Detail of the facade of the frigidarium
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Porta AppiaRoman
Porta Appia
Rome, Italy
Today the Porta San Sebastiano
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Porta OstiensisRoman
Porta Ostiensis
Rome, Italy
View
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Porta NigraRoman
Porta Nigra
Trier, Germany
Detail of the exterior side
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Porta NigraRoman
Porta Nigra
Trier, Germany
Exterior facade
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Baths of ConstantineRoman
Baths of Constantine
Trier, Germany
View
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Basilica of the PalaceRoman
Basilica of the Palace
Trier, Germany
Audience Hall
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Diocletian's residenceRoman
Diocletian's residence
Split, Croatia
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Basilica of the PalaceRoman
Basilica of the Palace
Trier, Germany
Interior toward apse
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Church of Santa Maria MaggioreRoman
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome, Italy
Interior
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Church of San LorenzoRoman
Church of San Lorenzo
Milan, Italy
Interior
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Church of San VitaleRoman
Church of San Vitale
Ravenna, Italy
Interior toward apse
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Church of Hagia SophiaRoman
Church of Hagia Sophia
Constantinople, Turkey
Interior
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