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title: Arch of Septimius Severus
author: Dennis Jarvis
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1004/arch-of-septimius-severus/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Arch of Septimius Severus

_Authored by Dennis Jarvis_

## Image File

[![Arch of Septimius Severus](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1004.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1004.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Arch of [Septimius Severus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Septimius_Severus/) in [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/) was built in 203 CE and was dedicated by the Senate and the People of Rome (S.P.Q.R.) to both Septemius Severus and his son [Caracalla](https://www.worldhistory.org/Caracalla/) in honour of their victories against the Parthians, relief scenes of which, decorate the arch.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Jarvis, D. (2012, December 30). Arch of Septimius Severus. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1004/arch-of-septimius-severus/>
### Chicago
Jarvis, Dennis. "Arch of Septimius Severus." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 30, 2012. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1004/arch-of-septimius-severus/>.
### MLA
Jarvis, Dennis. "Arch of Septimius Severus." *World History Encyclopedia*, 30 Dec 2012, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1004/arch-of-septimius-severus/>.

## License & Copyright

[![copyright source](/images/partners/white-flickr.png)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/5171102983/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](http://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/5171102983/) by [**Dennis Jarvis**](http://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/5171102983/). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 30 December 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.