Arch of Septimius Severus
Left panel of the arch. View from the side of Capitolium. Rome, Roman Forum, Arch of Septimius Severus

Arch of Septimius Severus.

Left panel of the arch. View from the side of Capitolium.

Rome, Roman Forum, Arch of Septimius Severus.

Description:
III. Two lines — one over another:
A) the attack of the city Seleucia on the Tigris and the flight of Parthians;
B) the surrender of Seleucia and the submissian of Parthians to the emperor.
Credits:
© 2004 — Image, text: Filippo Coarelli. Roma. Guide Archeologiche. Mondadori Electa S.p.A. 2004, pp. 78—79.
Keywords: αρχιτεκτονική architectura architecture architettura architektur ρώμη rome roma rom αψίδα του σεπτίμιου σεβήρου arch of septimius severus arco di settimio severo septimius-severus-bogen arc de septime sévère the triumphal left panel triumph roman emperor troops soldier soldiers warrior warriors battle attack seleucia on river tigris flight parthians parthian campaign march sign flag signum standard horseman rider horse surrender town pardon forgiveness forgive appeal mercy