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Source Image: PR204_03_05 of North Pier of Arch of Titus

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Description

Detail of the northern end of the eastern facade.

Monument
Arch of Titus 
Monument Part
North Pier 
Monument Type
Architecture 
Material(s)
Pentelic Marble (Archaeometric identification)  
Date
circa ad 82 
Keywords
Block DivisionClampRestoration  
Collections
Arch of Titus, Rome  

Location

Original Location
Rome 

Evidence for working practices

1. Clamp socket

Process
Securing
Description
The marks left by the removal of metal clamps in the post-Roman period are especially evident on this section of the eastern facade. These clamps originally held the blocks in place. These holes have now been filled up and are distinctly less obvious on the arch in its current state.

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