The Roman Triumph Arch

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The Triumph Arch was built in many of Roman cities it was a passageway for citizens in the city and was also a monument to illustrate triumph. The arch had 4 entrances from each side and was usually the centre of the city or town. It was first used by the Hittites Empire at around 17th Century BC. The construction of the arch came from Monumental gateways that had been already in use for thousands of years by civilizations such as the Hittites, Assyrians,Babylonians and Myceneans. The Arch was a simple construction the saw two piers from either sides connected with an arch with decorations around that illustrated wars and power. Triumphal arches are one of the most influential and distinctive types of architecture associated with ancient Rome. The Triumph Arch is now popular and is used in modern architecture. Here are some examples of famous modern arches:

- Arc de Triomphe in Paris
- Siegestor in Munich
- Wellington Arch in London

Examples of arches built by the Romans:

- The Arch of Septimius Severus at Leptis Magna
- The Porte Noire in Besançon
- The Arch of Titus in Rome
- The Triumphal Arch of Orange