Tropaeum Traiani is a monument in Adamclisi, Romania. It is a 1977 reconstruction of an old Roman monument and in its museum it contains many archeological findings, including parts of the original Roman monument. Download high resolution version (768x1024, 120 KB)Traian wars File links The following pages link to this file: Trajan Trophaeum Traiani Wikipedia:List of images/Places/Europe/Romania Categories: GFDL images ... Download high resolution version (768x1024, 120 KB)Traian wars File links The following pages link to this file: Trajan Trophaeum Traiani Wikipedia:List of images/Places/Europe/Romania Categories: GFDL images ... Tropaeum Traiani Adamclisi is a commune in Constanţa County, in the Dobrogea region of Romania. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...
A tropaeum was a trophy erected on the battlefield whereby the weapons, shields and helmets and spoils of a defeated enemy were put on display.
A tropaeum made of stone which is restored with many original pieces remaining is the so called TropaeumTraiani constructed in 107 or 108 AD and dedicated to Mars Ultor it commemorates one of Trajan's victories in Dacia (more information can be found here).
On Roman coins the tropaeum is usually depicted flanked or being erected by victory or with the Emperor or Caesar next to it (a powerful symbol to promote his victories).
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