Trajan's Column

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Linda Miller
"Trajan's Column is a Roman triumphal column located in Rome, Italy. It was built in 113 AD to commemorate the victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in the Dacian Wars. The column is made of marble and is 125 feet (38 meters) high. It is decorated with a spiral band of reliefs that depict the events of the Dacian Wars. The column is a masterpiece of Roman engineering and art. The reliefs are incredibly detailed and provide a vivid account of the war. The column is also a testament to the power and prestige of the Roman Empire. Here are some additional details about Trajan's Column: It is located in Trajan's Forum, which is a complex of buildings that was built by Trajan. The column is made of 29 blocks of marble, each weighing about 30 tons. The reliefs on the column depict over 2,500 figures and 150 scenes from the Dacian Wars. The column is topped by a statue of Trajan, which was replaced by a statue of Saint Peter in the 16th century. Trajan's Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "
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Hannah
"Worth walking past and is near some other big stops!"
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