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The Romans Build Fortifications, Receive Dacian Ambassadors, and Assault Strongholds

The Romans Build Fortifications, Receive Dacian Ambassadors, and Assault Strongholds

The lower spiral, in this image, shows panels forty-nine, fifty, and the beginning of fifty-one. In panel forty-nine, the legion stops to build a fortification. In panel fifty, Trajan receives a local Dacian chief. In the beginning of panel fifty-one, the Romans built log ramparts, to provide a stronghold during a battle in a forest.

The upper spiral, in this image, shows panels fifty-three, and fifty-four. In panel fifty-three, the Roman form a shield wall, and attack a Dacian fortification. In panel fifty-four, Trajan follows Decebal into the mountains, feeling that he is assured of victory.

Galleries: Trajan's Column
Keywords: dacia, dacian wars, dacians, italy, monument, rome, trajan, trajan's column, war memorial
Photo Location: Rome, Italy
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 08/11/2010
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 4377×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 41°53'45.03"N 12°29'03.32"W
Picture Number: 13719