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The Arch of Titus (also known as Arco di Tito, or Arcus Titi) is an ancient Roman arch built in honor of the victories of the older brother of Emperor Domitian, Titus, in the year 82 C.E. It is located at the bottom of the Palatine hill in Via Sacra, Rome, Italy, southeast of the Roman Forum complex. It was built during the peak of the Roman Empire, known as the Early Imperial Period, by Domitian’s supposed favorite architect Rabirius, who is also credited to have built the Colosseum. The major…

St. Louis is a really fun place to visit. It has a lot of different tourist attractions for all ages. I have lived in St. Louis my whole life, and I love it! Some of the most popular places in St. Louis are the Zoo and the Arch. I live in Kirkwood, a small, busy town with many activities for families. One exciting place in St. Louis is The St. Louis Zoo. The Zoo is a really fun place to visit and there are tons of animals to see and activities to do. I have been there several times and I think…

Do you know what the greatest Roman Legacy was? Luckily for you, I do! The Roman Legacy of architecture and engineering was definitely the most important and influential one. Although the many other legacies (including art; language/writing; philosophy, law, and citizenship) were also important, this particular legacy was the foundation of many modern wonders, as well as the inspiration for many important buildings. The quote "Rome fell but it's legacy lived on." means that although Rome fell,…

The purpose of this paper is the share the history and architecture of the Shah Mosque. The Shah Mosque is located in Isfahan, Iran due to the Shah Abbas moved the capital to the central city of Isfahan, this was the greatest decision in Persian history because they completely accent city and it has better farming and was safer still to this day. The mosque took 18 years to create and was finished in 1629 by Ustad Ali Akbar Isfahani, Ustad Fereydun Naini and Ustad Shoja Isfahani. The style of…

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a civilization is a well-organized and developed society. Sumer is an excellent example of that. Sumer was an advanced civilization that started around 5500 B.C.E. to 4000 B.C.E. and ended around 1700 B.C.E.. All civilizations have the seven characteristics of civilization; agriculture, technology, government, religion, language, social structure, and the arts. Sumer had sophisticated versions of all these characteristics. However, the three most…

of bronze lettering. Some famous arches in Rome were the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Septimius Severu. The earliest known triumphal arches date back to the 2nd century BCE. Many arches were free-standing symbolic monuments protected by steps so they were not accessible to the community. Just in Rome alone there were more than 50 triumphal arches, but many are not standing to this day due to the elements and battles. The arch of Augustus was built in 19 BCE to honour the emperor 's…

were “proto-Romans” but that they were new age Greeks, and were a heavy part of the Greek influences in the Roman culture. One can see the similarities of the architecture in a few key examples. The first of which is the Porta Augusta. This gateway could mistake for Roman due to its design but is actual Etruscan. Now the reason people would mistake it for Roman is the fact that it is commonly though of that the Romans invented the archway. The…

The Scorpion The Scorpion, being one of the most deadly animals in the US, is an animal that most people don’t like to think about. The Scorpion, at first look, can be terrifying or frightening for some people, others just think they are disgusting. What those people don’t see is the beauty inside the scorpion, instead they judge it by the outside. The meaning can be a little stern at times, but a scorpion isn’t always the sweetest animal. Sometimes you just have to dig a little deeper to see…

early Boeing 747-200B shouted Ruler Ashoka (registered VT-EBD). This coincided alongside the introduction of the 'Palace in the Sky' livery and branding. A feature of this livery is the paintwork concerning every single airplane window, in the cusped arch style of windows in Indian palaces. In 1986 Air India seized transport of the Airbus A310-300; the airline is the biggest operator of this kind in traveler service. In 1988, Air India seized transport of two Boeing 747-300Ms in varied…

Bridge is an arch bridge in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Crosses Khor Al Maqta, carries 4 lanes each way and named after the country's principal architect and former president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the 842m long bridge is said to be the most intricate bridge ever constructed. Its curved design arches evoke undulating sand dunes of the desert. The main function for the bridge is the third traffic route connecting the mainland to the island of Abu Dhabi and the new main gateway…