Classical Studies 3450E Study Guide - Final Guide: Didius Julianus, Bar Kokhba Revolt, Tiber

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 3450E
• Professor: Debra Nousek

Document Summary

Empire at its height: 96 113 ce. Decebalus: dacian king, rebelled under domitian, the king during the dacian wars. Sarmizegetusa: the capital of the dacians prior to the war with the romans. Apollodorus of damascus: syrian-greek engineer, architect, designer and sculptor, constructed trajan"s bridge over the danube for the campaign in dacia during 105 . 106 bce: also designed trajan"s forum and colum, banished by hadrian after he offended the emperor. Column of trjan: depicts the dacian wars. Forum of trajan: most expensive public works since vespasian, large forum with semi-circular elements, 200 x 100 metres. Includes: basilica ulpia, hall for administration, libraries, greek and latin, the column, markets and commercial areas. Dacian wars: 101 102 ce, 105 106 ce, around the danube, romans were very successful, these wars financed trajan"s building program, 13 of rome"s 30 legions were sent to conquer the territory.