Arch of Augustus (Susa)

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The Arch of Augustus in Susa is a Roman triumphal arch in northern Italy, erected in honor of Emperor Augustus to commemorate the alliance between Rome and the local ruler.

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Arch of Augustus (Susa) canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman monument
triumphal arch
architecturalStyle Roman
associatedWith Marcus Julius Cottius
builtBy local ruler under Roman authority
builtDuringReignOf Augustus
category Buildings and structures in Piedmont
Roman triumphal arches in Italy
Tourist attractions in Piedmont
constructionPeriod early 1st century BC
country Italy
culturalSignificance symbol of Roman-local alliances in Alpine region
dedicatedTo Emperor Augustus
linked to: Augustus
depicts alliance between Rome and local ruler of Cottian Alps
hasCondition well-preserved
hasFeature attic with inscription
decorated entablature
engaged columns
hasInscription Latin inscription on attic
hasRelief military and ceremonial motifs
scenes of Roman and local dignitaries
hasType single-arch monument
heritage Roman Empire
heritageStatus protected monument
honors Augustus
languageOfInscription Latin
locatedIn Italy
Piedmont
Susa
Val di Susa
material stone
near Dora Riparia river
historic center of Susa
numberOfArches 1
openToPublic true
partOf Roman remains in Susa
purpose celebrate Roman authority in the region
commemorate alliance between Rome and local ruler
region Northern Italy
subjectOf archaeological studies
art historical research
touristAttraction yes

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Susa hasLandmark Arch of Augustus (Susa)