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The triumphal arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, erected in 203 CE to commemorate victory over the Parthians.
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Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, June 27). Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1339/triumphal-arch-of-septimius-severus-rome/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 27, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1339/triumphal-arch-of-septimius-severus-rome/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 27 Jun 2013. Web. 19 Oct 2021.