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DOUGGA:
Arch of Alexander Severus
Dougga, Tunisia

Arch of Alexander Severus, marking the western entrance to Dougga.

Dougga, Tunisia

Arch of Septimus Severus, lies in the southeastern corner of Dougga.

Dougga has two triumphal arches, of which the one of Alexander Severus is in best condition. Size and workmanship do not challenge what can be found at other Roman sites, like at Chemtou, Maktar or Cillium. It dates back to around 225 CE.
Almost 20 years older is the triumphal arch of Septimus Severus, an emperor of Libyan descent. The arch celebrated that Dougga had been made a minicipum. It is today unfortunately in a runious state.


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