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The arch is one of the most quintessential features of Roman architecture. It appears in aqueduct arcades, bridges, and many monumental structures like free-standing amphitheaters, stadiums, etc. Although the Romans didn’t create the arch...

The triumphal arch was a type of Roman architectural monument built all over the empire to commemorate military triumphs and other significant events such as the accession of a new emperor. Celebrated surviving examples of triumphal arches...

The remaining top tier of arches of the Roman amphitheatre of Verona, Italy, 1st century CE. The arena was the third largest in the Roman world and used to host gladiator, circus and equestrian events.

The scissor arches in Wells Cathedral constructed between 1338-48 CE by master mason William Joy (1329-1348 CE).

This is the interior dome and arches of the Church of St. Pogos and Petros at Tatev Monastery in Armenia.

Exterior arches from the Church of St. Pogos and Petros at Tatev Monastery in Armenia. This church dates from the end of the 9th century CE. It was reconstructed several times over the centuries due to earthquakes.

Interior pillars and arches at Etchmiadzin Cathedral, which is located in Etchmiadzin, Armenia. (The cathedral is currently under reconstruction.) According to many art historians, it is the world's oldest Christian cathedral, and it's the...

A detail of the Pont Du Gard Roman aqueduct, 1st century CE, Southern France.

The arched rear of the theatre of Herod the Atticus, Athens. Construction was completed in 161 CE.

Roman architecture continued the legacy left by Greek architects and the established architectural orders, especially the Corinthian. The Romans were also innovators and they combined new construction techniques and materials with creative...