World History per 5 1/16/2001 The Arch of Titus Proudly standing strong through the wrath of the ages at the eastern end of the Roman Forum is the famous Arch of Titus. Since it was erected in AD81, the cut stone masonry building has been a lasting memorial to the Roman conquest of the Jews. It has been a symbol of triumph and a reminder of the greatness of Titus Vespasian Augustus. It has inspired architects with …
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…sign to be copied in French monuments, American memorials, British toll bridges, and Russian palaces. Duplicated and rebuilt around the world, the Arch of Titus is truly an inspirational example of Roman Architecture. *note on this document: The author was: [Red Army] frosty. This was written for a frosh World History class on the subject of Roman building styles. It received an A (97%). More from this author can be found at: www.redarmyclan.50megs.com