Arcus Divi Constantini: An Architectural Analysis and Chronological Proposal for the Arch of Janus in the Forum Boarium in Rome. (10th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mateos, Pedro; Pizzo, Antonio; Ventura, Ángel
• Is Part Of: Journal of Roman studies. Volume 107(2017)
• Page Start: 237
• Page End: 274
• Publication Date: 2017-04-10
• Subjects: Rome, -- Arch of Janus, -- Forum Boarium, -- Constantius II, -- graphic documentation, -- stratigraphic and architectural analysis, -- re-use of materials, -- spolia, -- epigraphic analysis, -- building chronology; Rome -- Antiquities -- Periodicals; Inscriptions, Latin -- Periodicals; Rome -- History -- Periodicals; 870
• DOI: 10.1017/S0075435817000296
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0075-4358

Abstract

Abstract: In this article we present a new study of the Arch of Janus, analysing previously unpublished aspects of its architecture and chronology based on new data obtained from a recent research project. This study provides the first complete planimetric view of the monument, together with a stratigraphic reading of the structure, evaluating the different elements of spolia that were re-used in its construction. Also, the discovery of a new inscription that was re-used in building the arch finally confirms that it dates from the period of Constantius II (a.d . 357). Finally, we present a proposal for the reconstruction of the dedicatory inscription of the arch, preserved in the nearby church of San Giorgio al Velabro.