A construction technique using rectangular blocks of stone, set without the use of mortar. Normally the blocks were set to show the square face, but sometimes they would be laid in bands alternately with short and long sides visible.

(Also called opus testaceum) was a construction technique using bricks. It was first used in the first century BCE, and it was the dominant construction technique throughout the imperial period. Many of the large imperial structures, such as the imperial baths of Rome, were built in opus latericium.

Parts taken from earlier monuments.

In Architecture:
1. A plain or decorated horizontal part of an entablature between the architrave and cornice.
2. A decorative horizontal band, as along the upper part of a wall in a room.

A curved form, especially a semicircular panel, window, or recess.
a. A rondel.
b. A rondeau.

Roman Emperor (98-117 CE)

CE - Common Era.
- Also known as -
AD - After Death.
(Adv) In the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born

In Dates:

BCE - Before Common Era
- Also know as -
BC - Before Christ
(Adv) Before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninius (Marcus Aurelius)

Roman Emperor (121-180 CE)

One of the greatest roads in Rome. It ran from Rome to Cisalpine Gau

Hadrian

Deified

1. To make a god of; raise to the condition of a god.
2. To worship or revere as a god: deify a leader.
3. To idealize; exalt: deifying success.