The Roman emperor Domitian erected the Arch of Titus in rome in memory of his predecessor, Titus who had ruled as emperor of the Roman Empire from A.D. 78-81. Under Titus, the Romans had sacked the city of Jerusalem. This drawing depicts the relief carved on the arch, showing Romans looting Jerusalem and taking the seven-branched golden cnadlestick (the menorah) from the Jewish temple in the city.
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The Roman emperor Domitian erected the Arch of Titus in rome in memory of his predecessor, Titus who had ruled as emperor of the Roman Empire from A.D. 78-81. Under Titus, the Romans had sacked the city of Jerusalem. This drawing depicts the relief carved on the arch, showing Romans looting Jerusalem and taking the seven-branched golden cnadlestick (the menorah) from the Jewish temple in the city.

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Ivy Close Images

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UMG24A07_024

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Droits gérés

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53,5Mo (2,1Mo) / 49,0cm x 27,4cm / 5790 x 3231 (300dpi)

Mots clés

1st century A.D. spoils of Jerusalem fall of Jerusalem Jerusalem Arch of Tituts Titus and Jerusalem Roman sack of Jerusalem Romans and Jerusalem ancient Rome Roman Empire Romans in Israel Romans in Middle east 1st century A.D.

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