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The Column of Marcus Aurelius (Latin: Columna Centenaria Divorum Marci et Faustinae, Italian: Colonna di Marco Aurelio) is a Roman victory column in Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy. It is a Doric column featuring a spiral relief: it was built in honour of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and modeled on Trajan's Column. The Imperial Monument is ...
Jan 22, 2014 · The Column of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina which stands in Piazza Colonna in Rome is thought to have been erected by Commodus in memory of his father and mother sometime around 180 CE. The column was inspired by its more famous predecessor Trajan's Column which was set up, also in Rome, in 113 CE.
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Apr 2, 2024 · The column of Marcus Aurelius, also known as the “Columna Centenaria” due to its 100 Roman feet in height, served as visual proof of Roman military prowess and imperial power. It commemorated Marcus Aurelius’ successes in war and reinforced the legitimacy of subsequent rulers.
978-1-4696-0302-5. History, Architecture and Architectural History, Art & Art History. One of the most important monuments of Imperial Rome and at the same time one of the most poorly understood, the Column of Marcus Aurelius has long stood in the...
Jun 27, 2011 · One of the most important monuments of Imperial Rome and at the same time one of the most poorly understood, the Column of Marcus Aurelius has long stood in the shadow of the Column of Trajan. This book makes a thorough study of the form, content, and meaning of this infrequently studied monument.
The Column of Marcus Aurelius is a monumental column located in the heart of Rome, in Piazza Colonna, a short distance from Trajan ’s Column, and close to Via del Corso, known as the Via Lata in antiquity.
The column of Marcus Aurelius commemorates his northern war, which is probably the largest Roman war since the civil wars. In the winter of 168/169, Marcus Aurelius attacked the tribes across the northern frontier of the empire: the Marcomanni and Quadi in Czechia and Sarmatians in Hungary.
