Triumphal Arch of Titus

Arch of Titus is is of best preserved marble arches from Ancient Rome, along with the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Septimius Severus. Let's investigate Titus - and his role in the Jewish War with his father Vespasian- and his brief reign (79-81) . The Arch of Titus (built by Senate but with guidance under Domitian) is his lasting testament in Rome, on the Velia hill, in today's archaeological park of the Roman Forum. In particular we will look at the three well preserved panels (spolia, with the Menorah, triumphal chariot, and apotheosis scene), as well as the history fo the important restoration of the arch, one of the great early nineteenth century examples of conservation and preservation of ancient monuments in Rome.
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Jewish War
1:13 Vespasian's Triumph and new buildings
2:25 Reign of Titus
3:37 Reign of Domitian
3:58 Domitian's motivations behind Arch
4:40 Importance of Arch's location
5:28. What happened to the Arch in the Middle Ages
6:00 Important restoration by Stern and Valadier
6:43 Original Inscription and small narrative frieze
7:58 Key scenes of the Arch (introduction)
8:38 Quadriga chariot scene of Titus
9:29 Apotheosis: deification of Titus
9:56 Spolia- Menorah and other spoils of war
11:05 Art in Motion
11:38 Importance of Arch's setting and Topography
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[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

Titus is such an underrated emperor! Cut too short. Cast a suspicious eye toward Domitian.

[@pcpc5242]

To anyone who touched JERUSALEM

[@ROMA--AETERNA]

Fantastic video about an incredibly significant piece of art & architecture. I'm still surprised they let tourists from all over the world walk through it; it should be walled off like the Arch of Constantine.

[@darkacademiaaudiobooks]

The Arch of Constantine used elements from other monuments and signaled the end of the more spectacular monuments built in the city of Rome

[@AncientRomeLive]

We will get to it!

[@DOLRED]

Thanks so much for this video. This arch is prominent in a picture I took of the forum in July, 1974 but I did not walk back to the Arch. 50 years later I learn about the Titus Arch!!!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Suz-e-K]

Excellent information. Thank you. Beautiful photography and great narration. I didn't realize this arch was most rebuilt. The images through history of its incorporation into a wall, etc. were very interesting.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes, it's spectacular to behold but without any obvious signage to tell you what is "real" and what is restoration. With this video we tackle the issue. It really is a fundamental (early) conservation/ restoration project in Rome. We can't praise it enough! It was really ahead of its time.

[@matthewgiuliano7498]

Thank you Darius for such an informative video of the Arch and its story that threads the pieces of Roman history together in a way only you can. All of your videos have substance without being stuffy. You're the best!

[@TWOCOWS1]

Darius: this is the best presentation/introduction I have ever seen that is made by you. it is systematic, accompanied by very helpful maps, very relevant photos, and all kinds of rarities one does not see in all these jazzy stuff about Rome. Also, there is only one picture of you flashed once for the sake of size comparison with a stone head of an emperor. Well done. tthanks

[@AncientRomeLive]

We appreciate it. It is a team effort! For more of Darius' travels you'll love the content on his channel- relaunching soon.

[@TWOCOWS1]

@@AncientRomeLive looking forward to it

[@dansmith5280]

Excellent narrative and visuals. Filled in a lot for me. Question. Did the via sacra go through the arch? I would expect fitting through would be a challenge.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Yes is the short answer!

[@kerryrwalton7791]

I did not know the trophies including the Menorah were displayed for many years. Is more known about this including images? Thank you for this great video looking forward to more!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you! There are many studies on the Menorah - which was still located in Rome until late antiquity. A lot of stories and theories surround what happened next!

[@kerryrwalton7791]

@@AncientRomeLive Is there a particular study you would recommend? I seem to recall The Vatican had an exhibit about the Menorah a number of years ago....sorry I did not get the catalogue!

[@darwinism14]

Blessed be the names of Vespasian and Titus.

[@Krommer1000]

His dads final quote was hilarious.

[@hildaramirez1372]

Esclarecedora y meticulosa descripción de una obra emblemática de Roma antigua. Un gran trabajo de divulgación de la historia , arte y cultura romanas. Felicitaciones y Gracias. Espero sus próximos vídeos con el mayor interés....

[@hectorvaldez542]

I am a big fan of Ancient Rome, and just discovered your channel... Really enjoyed this video and look forward to viewing all the other videos in your channel. Great job, keep it up!

[@karlheinzvonkroemann7267]

I like Vespasian, he brought order and prosperity back to the Empire. Rome needed more emperors like him.

[@AncientRomeLive]

We will dedicate more time to Vespasian in the future!

[@nidfons9948]

I like the music- Thank you! Very informative. We have visited Rome at least 5 times we love it each time we go. We look forward to more trips.

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you! Yes there is always something new to see. We will share some new exhibits and sites in the future!

[@albinlindmark1383]

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@petersclafani4370]

The glory of rome

[@matthewolivercarter4298]

Great video.

[@bullfrommull]

Great video. What are holes above the relief showing the spoils of war. There is similar ones on the opposite.

[@photographedemode]

Thank you Darius

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you!

[@carleslazaro6117]

What a magnificent video, congratulations!

[@AncientRomeLive]

Thank you! More on the way!

[@unojayc]

A pity the statues of the chariot etc weren't cast and put on top of the arch as they do have the arch showing this.

[@marthaarya167]

Interesting

[@jeffreyhenion4818]

It is worth noting that the soldiers are depicted marching in this Triumph are unarmed (in keeping with traditional restrictions on armed troops within the city). Do you know of any depictions of armed soldiers actually marching inside the city or is this just another tiresome modern quirk?

[@AncientRomeLive]

There are plenty of scenes of Roman soldiers in art in military dress, esp the Praetorian guard. But yes, indeed, they are Roman soldiers carrying the spoils in that scene.

[@allenmoses110]

Am Yisroel Chai!

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

Recorded in this arch is God’s punishment upon the deiciders. A punishment that still lasts to this very day.

[@elliottferris5929]

The baths of Titus aren't not been excavated yet at least for the most part..I wonder what lies buried there..

[@AncientRomeLive]

As we showed in the image, it is pretty much wiped out. It's the Baths of Trajan behind that are better preserved.

[@karlheinzvonkroemann7267]

@@AncientRomeLive - One thing about El Duce, he didn't take too much with his excavations.

[@vpking77]

I have been to Rome a couple of times I never knew this Arch was restored. I thought it was all original. So what they did was restore the columns. It all makes sense because they are too good of condition to look like that after 2000 years. If one could go back in time to the Forum it would be jaw dropping because to imagine the Romans were capable of the level of construction using the most primitive of tools it doesn't seem possible.

[@rizzochuenringe669]

"using the most primitive of tools" What??? In fact they were using highly developed tools, fixtures and devices you seem to have never heard of.

[@asheko]

Great viedeo - the only thing I disliked, was the background music. I would prefer no music at all.

[@ericastier1646]

No, it was well selected. Great music for the context.

[@davetremaine9688]

I don't mean to conflate to the two, but I'm sure there is something to be said here about not destroying American Civil War statues and monuments. Can you imagine if the Italian government tore down or destroyed the Arch of Titus because it celebrates the destruction of the Jews?

[@gasdaopidfvankewrq]

The arch was one of the few edifices that survived the wholesale destruction of pagan monuments by Christian fanatics during the reigns of Constantine’s sons and successors. Presumably its reference to the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple pleased those whose faith taught them Jews were responsible for the death of their god himself. Construction of the Coliseum, directly behind it, was financed by the spoils of the Temple treasury plundered by Titus. The Flavians were especially concerned about claiming legitimacy for their dynasty, as their father Vespasian was the first commoner to succeed to the purple. Hence, the family was prone to exaggerate the importance of the Judean War, as emperors and consuls were expected to have earned great distinction in the military careers that traditionally prepared them for civil rule.

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

Being a symbol of God’s punishment upon them, of course they would leave it up.

[@EM.1.]

The Israeli Jews at the time were named renamed Palestinians up until 1949. The Arch is proof that Jews were the original occupier of the land of Israel. Arabs only called themselves "Palestinians" after the formation of Israel in 1949. They originated from the Otterman Empire mainly from Jordan. So these Arabs are not Palestinians but Jordanian occupying Israeli land.

[@Nythingelse]

The Jews today are not the same people from the Bible.

[@Harz604]

Yeah but that’s like saying I grew up in this house n then I moved. In the meantime another family has moved into this house. And then 80 years later my grandson comes back to this house n was like yo get out of the place this is my ancestral home… it’s like hmmmm no you moved!

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

It is also proof of the fact that they *don’t* own that land since God himself exiled them from it as punishment for their sins.

[@yosefmatayev4308]

@@collectiveconsciousness5314so wait was it G-d who did it or Romans?

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

@@yosefmatayev4308 God used the pagan Romans, like he used every other group of people who ever subjugated you throughout history. Difference being it was the last time, and it was done to fulfil the curses of Deuteronomy 28.

[@larrysingleton2864]

Old and hard of hearing. Extremely difficult to understand what the narrator is saying. I see this All The Time. What a drag.

[@helenalbanese3393]

Not perfect, but I turned on the CC box at bottom of screen to read the spoken words. Let's just say the written text helps.

[@larrysingleton2864]

@@helenalbanese3393 "Let's just say the written text helps." ......Very Little. Especially when it comes to news channels. Documentaries sometimes are alright.

[@tontoruiz7289]

This is Secular Religious Relief. It depicts the triumph over the God of Gods..

[@Michael-dm2ym]

As a Jew. I can't wait till it falls. I will fly to Italy to dance on the rubble.

[@ROMA--AETERNA]

Hopefully Italy puts you on their no-fly list.

[@user-hu4si9nm7u]

YOU WILL WAIT FOR ALONG LONG TIME YOU MISERABLE LITTLE JEW.

[@user-qs7ip6we5m]

It will never fall 😊 where’s your temple dude 😂

[@Michael-dm2ym]

Plans are being made as we speak to rebuild. BTW, it's not my temple. It's the world's. Jews & non jews brought and will bring offerings to the temple. And yes, the arch of Titus will fall. It's only a matter of time. Have a good day. 👍