Arch of Trajan | Roman Empire, triumphal arch, 2nd century construction

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 Roman Empire, triumphal arch, 2nd century construction

The Romans erected this marble monument in 114/115 AD to honor Emperor Trajan, who, according to an inscription over the arch, has "given ships safer access to Italy with the construction of this port at his own expense".
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Coordinates:   43°37'30"N   13°30'23"E
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