Arco de Trajano - Mérida, Badajoz, España - Ancient Roman Civilization on Waymarking.com

"El conocido como Arco de Trajano de Mérida (España) es una puerta de acceso con arco monumental romano que recibe esta denominación debido a que en su momento se pensó que era un arco triunfal. El arco ha sido conocido tradicionalmente en la ciudad como «de Trajano», sin ningún fundamento que lo relacione con ese emperador. Desde el 13 de diciembre de 1912 está protegido como Bien de Interés Cultural y en 1993 la Unesco lo declaró Patrimonio de la Humanidad como parte del Conjunto arqueológico de Mérida.

Es un arco de medio punto que tiene una altura de unos quince metros, incluyendo los dos metros de su base que ahora quedan enterrados bajo el pavimento. La luz de su arco es de casi nueve metros y de un extremo al otro de sus contrafuertes cuenta con trece metros. El material empleado para su construcción fue el granito, con el que se recortaron de manera regular grandes sillares y dovelas de 1,4 m de altura. En origen estas piedras estaban recubiertas ornamentalmente con mármol, como parece indicar la serie de orificios que se aprecian en dovelas y sillares."

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"The Arch of Trajan of Mérida (Spain) is a monumental Roman archway that receives this name because it was once thought to be a triumphal arch. The arch has traditionally been known in the city as "Trajan's Arch," without any basis linking it to that emperor. Since December 13, 1912, it has been protected as a Site of Cultural Interest, and in 1993, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site as part of the Archaeological Complex of Mérida.

It is a semicircular arch that stands approximately fifteen meters high, including the two meters of its base that are now buried beneath the pavement. The span of its arch is almost nine meters, and from one end of its buttresses to the other, it measures thirteen meters. The material used for its construction was granite, from which large ashlars and voussoirs 1.4 meters high were regularly cut. Originally, these stones were ornamentally covered with marble, as indicated by the series of holes that can be seen. in voussoirs and ashlars."

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Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C. Admission Fee: 0 Opening days/times: 24 horas Web Site: [Web Link] Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed

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