Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria

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Carole Raddato
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published on 10 February 2023

The Arch of Septimius Severus was built by Legio III Augusta during the reign of Roman emperor Septimius Severus (r. 193-211 CE). It is a three-bay structure framed by pilasters and columns. The arch marked the edge of the ancient city of Lambaesis.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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Raddato, C. (2023, February 10). Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17034/arch-of-septimius-severus-at-lambaesis-algeria/

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Raddato, Carole. "Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 10, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17034/arch-of-septimius-severus-at-lambaesis-algeria/.

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Raddato, Carole. "Arch of Septimius Severus at Lambaesis, Algeria." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Feb 2023. Web. 30 Mar 2023.

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