Parthian Monument, Roman victory monument in Ephesus Archaeological Site, Turkey.
The Parthian Monument consists of detailed marble reliefs showing battle scenes, Roman soldiers, and conquered cities from the Parthian campaign.
The monument, erected around 170 CE, celebrates Emperor Lucius Verus's military victories against the Parthian Empire between 162 and 165 CE.
The reliefs incorporate Roman symbolism through depictions of the she-wolf, Romulus and Remus, and goddess Roma to emphasize imperial authority.
The fragments of the monument are displayed in the Ephesos Museum at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where visitors can examine the military scenes.
The reliefs show Lucius Verus in a chariot heading to battle, an unusual representation as Romans did not use chariots in warfare.
Location: Vienna
Inception: 2 century
Part of: Ephesus
GPS coordinates: 37.93912,27.34070
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:38
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