Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus

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The Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus is a monumental ancient Roman fountain complex, traditionally identified with the so‑called “Trophies of Marius,” built in the 3rd century AD and noted for its grand architectural and decorative program.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Roman nymphaeum
monumental fountain complex
architecturalStyle ancient Roman architecture
architecturalType fountain
monumental façade fountain
associatedWith Severan building program in Rome
category Ancient Roman fountains in Rome
Buildings and structures of the Severan dynasty
country Roman Empire
currentCondition ruin
dedicatedTo water nymphs
era Imperial Rome
function decorative backdrop for public space
monumental display fountain
urban water distribution monument
hasAlternativeName Nymphaeum Alexandri
Trofei di Mario
Trophies of Marius
hasPart large central niche
marble revetment
monumental brick façade
multiple niches
side exedrae
statue niches
upper architectural orders
water basins
heritageStatus archaeological monument
inception reign of Alexander Severus
locatedIn Esquiline Hill
linked to: Esquilino Hill

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II area
Rome
locatedNear Porta Maggiore area
remains of the Aqua Julia arches
materialUsed brick
concrete
marble
misidentifiedAs trophies erected by Gaius Marius
namedAfter Alexander Severus
linked to: Severus Alexander
notableFor grand architectural composition
monumental brick façade with niches
rich decorative program
partOf Servian Wall area of Rome
linked to: Servian Wall
period Severan period
linked to: Severan dynasty
startDate 3rd century AD
usedFor ornamental water spectacle
public display of imperial beneficence
waterSource Aqua Julia (probable)
Aqua Marcia (probable)
linked to: Aqua Marcia

Aqua Tepula (probable)
linked to: Aqua Tepula

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Esquilino Hill contains Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus
Esquilino rione contains Ninfeo di Alessandro (Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus)
linked to: Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus
Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus hasAlternativeName Nymphaeum Alexandri
linked to: Nymphaeum of Alexander Severus