02-02-2013, 08:51 PM
Quote:where is the column dedicated to the germans, or gauls, or british? Yeah, they didnt even bother.
Actually the column dedicated to the Germans is just up the road: ;-)
Column of Marcus Aurelius
For the Gauls, you'd have to go to Gaul:
Arch of Arausio
As for the Britons, there was originally an arch at Richborough, but it was later turned into a lighthouse! They were more of a nuisance than a threat though...
Back in Rome, there's a monument in the Forum to victory over the Parthians:
Arch of Severus
And another nearby, to the conquest of the Jews:
Arch of Titus
Plus of course one to the defeat of some other Romans!:
Arch of Constantine
If Trajan had survived his Parthian campaign, he would very likely have built a monument to commemorate it more spectacular even that the Dacian war column.
However, those who invaded Parthia/Persia seldom returned... :neutral:
Nathan Ross