Arch of Titus

One of the most memorable structures we talked about last year in Latin class was the Arcus Titi, or Arch of Titus. This arch was made by Domitian honoring his recently deceased brother's military accomplishments. One of Titus's, his brother, most famous military victories was the Siege of Jerusalem in AD 70. The Arch is along the Via Sacra (Sacred Road), one of Roman's largest ancient roads at the time. The Arch was made Rabirius, one of Domitian's favorite architects. The Arch is very detailed and was over 50ft tall, 44ft wide, and 15ft deep. One the front panel of the arch would have been letters made out of silver or gold on top of the inscription that still remains. This inscription states, The Roman Senate and People dedicate this to the divine Titus Vespasianus August, son of the divine Vespasian,  or in Latin: Senatus Populusque Romanus divo Tito divi Vespasiani filio Vespasiano Augusto. Vespian, Domitian and Titus's father also made the Colosseum. You can also find a picture of Dr. Ramos by the Arcus Titi in his room.