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The Ancient Arch of Mark Antony in Aquino, Italy

The Ancient Arch of Mark Antony in Aquino, Italy

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Nicolo Ciampini Nicolo Ciampini

In Aquino, Italy, a relic from centuries past, the Arch of Mark Antony stands tall. This Roman arch, hailing from the 1st century BC, could very well have been raised for Mark Antony himself or the veterans at Aquino around 27 BC, marking the first honorary arch built in the Roman world.

Nestled in Aquino, within the Frosinone province of Italy, the Arch of Mark Antony proudly displays its roots from the 1st century BC. Remarkably crafted with the intention to honor Mark Antony during his journey from Cassino to Rome in 41 BC, or alternatively, constructed for the veterans at Aquino as part of the colonization in 27 BC, this impressive structure holds the distinction of being the first honorary arch erected within the Roman world.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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