The Arch of Titus

[odanny]

Arch of Titus - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Have to see this in person someday.

So much important Roman history is from the same time it was built, so much intrigue tied to the death of Emperor Titus.

Titus and his younger brother Domitian were the sons of Vespasian, who would ultimately be declared victorious in the Year of the Four Emperors. This was 69 AD, after the death of Nero. The Roman Colosseum would soon begin construction and not be completed before Vespasian's death in 79 AD, and his son Titus would assume the throne.

Titus was a skilled military commander and would ultimately return to Judea and complete the defeat of the Jews, in a very skillful, brave, and well executed revolt by the Jews in the First Jewish-Roman War. Definitely worth finding a digital recreation of this war on YouTube.

Vespasian left this battle to his son and went back to Rome in 69 AD to stake his claim as Emperor, and Titus would only rule 2 years after his death in 79 AD, most likely poisoned by his younger, far less talented brother. His last words were "I have made but one mistake."

 

[elektra]

I saw this in Segovia Spain. If I won the lotto I would ensure you see your dream

It is so incredible that we can still see stuff the Roman's built

 

[odanny]

I saw this in Segovia Spain. If I won the lotto I would ensure you see your dream

It is so incredible that we can still see stuff the Roman's built


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Roman aqueducts have stood the test of time as well, many were used until just a few centuries ago. I might make a trip to Rome in July, I will be in Germany in late June. Roman works can be found throughout all of Europe, so it's nice to have more travel options to see them.

 

[westwall]

Roman aqueducts have stood the test of time as well, many were used until just a few centuries ago. I might make a trip to Rome in July, I will be in Germany in late June. Roman works can be found throughout all of Europe, so it's nice to have more travel options to see them.

The Aqua Virgo is still in operation bringing water to Rome. The Trevi Fountain gets its water from that aqueduct.

There are many others that are still in operation.

 

[odanny]

The Aqua Virgo is still in operation bringing water to Rome. The Trevi Fountain gets its water from that aqueduct.

There are many others that are still in operation.

These are more ornamental these days than supplying actual drinking water, but yes, some are still used, and were used more recently in former Roman provinces in E. Europe and other impoverished regions of Europe.

 

[westwall]

These are more ornamental these days than supplying actual drinking water, but yes, some are still used, and were used more recently in former Roman provinces in E. Europe and other impoverished regions of Europe.

The aqueduct serving Segovia Spain still in operation too. That one was built by Trajan IIRC.

It's only about 8 miles long though.

 

[odanny]

Yes, Trajan, an all time great Roman emperor, one of the Five Good Emperors, and definitely had the most military prowess of any of the five. His successor, Hadrian, I believe was born in Spain, and may have been the first emperor who was not native born.