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- It was erected by Domitian in honor of his father
Vespasian and brother Titus, starting from 81 A.D. He wanted particularly
celebrate their victories in the Judaean War and conquering of Jerusalem by
Titus in 70 A.D. Thus this monument could be considered as an exceptional
historical proof of the beginning of the "Jewish question".
Tradition says that not even one Jew ever passed under the arch, unwilling
to pay homage to those, who destroyed their temple. Two very worn relieves
represent Rome guiding the Imperial quadriga with Titus and Victory; and the
other shows the triumphal procession bringing the spoils from
Jerusalem. In the center of the panelled vault is the Apotheosis of Titus,
who is mounting the eagle. The arch is 15m high and 13.5m large.
- During the Middle Ages the arch was incorporated
into the fortress of the Frangipane.
- In 1821 G.Valadier was cleaned from the
constructions which grew over and around it. It was one of the subjects of
Pius VII's program in favor of the ancient monuments.
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