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The Triumphal Arch known as the Arch of Augustus in Aosta, northern Italy. The arch was erected in the reign of Augustus in 25 BCE to honour the emperor and his victory over the Salssi. The central iron crucifix and roof are more modern additions.
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2013, November 14). Arch of Augustus, Aosta. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2152/arch-of-augustus-aosta/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Arch of Augustus, Aosta." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 14, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2152/arch-of-augustus-aosta/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Arch of Augustus, Aosta." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Nov 2013. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
