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title: The Marble Arch on the Via Balbia
author: Unknown Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20423/the-marble-arch-on-the-via-balbia/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-05-15
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# The Marble Arch on the Via Balbia
_Authored by Unknown Photographer_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20423.jpg)
## Image Caption
The Fileni Arch in Italian Libya was designed by architect Florestano Di Fausto in response to a request by the Italian Governor-General Italo Balbo (1896-1940). It was unveiled on 16 March 1937 in a lavish night ceremony attended by [Benito Mussolini](https://www.worldhistory.org/Benito_Mussolini/) (1883-1945).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Photographer, U. (2025, May 15). The Marble Arch on the Via Balbia. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown. "The Marble Arch on the Via Balbia." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 15, 2025. .
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown. "The Marble Arch on the Via Balbia." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 May 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arco_dei_Fileni_tra_Cirenaica_e_Tripolitania.jpg?uselang=it) by [**Unknown Photographer**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arco_dei_Fileni_tra_Cirenaica_e_Tripolitania.jpg?uselang=it). Submitted by [Fabio Sappino](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/fabiosappino/ "User Page: Fabio Sappino"), published on 15 May 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.