This column was built more than 1,800 years ago, between 180 and 193 AD, a gift from the people and the Senate of Rome to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. (I'm off to Rome tonight for a few days with my daughter Kate—we'll pass by here on our way to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return visit.) [To see more Skywatch pics, go here.] |
Wow!! What a great photo!
ReplyDeleteAmazing that this column is still standing after so many years. What a wonderful history!!
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