The Column of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient monument of Rome, erected between 176 and 192 to celebrate, perhaps after his death, the victories of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180) obtained over the populations of the Marcomanni, the Sarmatians and dei Quadi, located north of the middle course of the Danube, during the Marcomannic wars.
The column, 29,617 meters high (equal to 100 Roman feet; 42 meters if the base is also considered), is still in its original location and has given its name to today's square in which it stands, Piazza Colonna.
The monument, covered with bas-reliefs, is inspired by the Trajan's Column.
The sculptural frieze that spirals around the shaft, if it were unwound, would exceed 110 meters in length.
Column of Marcus Aurelius - COCLIDI Column
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