rita1234 Late Empire 193 – 337 CE
Emperor Philip the Arab, c. 245 AD Emperor Hadrian c. 120 AD Emperor Caracalla, c. 214 AD Late Empire – power begins to erode
Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 212–216 CE central hall (frigidarium)
Plan of the central section of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 212–216 CE. The bathing, swimming, and exercise areas were surrounded by landscaped gardens, lecture halls, and other rooms, all enclosed within a great concrete perimeter wall.
Jastrow Battle of Romans and barbarians (Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus), Rome, Italy, ca. 250 – 260 CE. Marble, approx. 5’ high
The Tetrarchs, c. 305 AD
Arch of Constantine, AD
Colossal Bust of Constantine, c. 330 AD Constantine is the bridge between ancient & medieval worlds
Basilica Nova (of Constantine), Temple of Amen-Re, Hypostyle Hall