Information on the Arch of Constantine:
The arch of Constantine is a three-way arch that measures 21m in
height, 27.7m in width, and 7.4m in depth. The central archway is
11.5m in height, and 6.5m in width, while the lateral archways are
7.4mx3.4m. The lower part, the arches, and supporting piers are
built of white marble using the construction technique, Opus
Quadratum. The attic is Opus
Latericium covered with marble slabs.
The variation in construction techniques suggests different construction
times for the two parts of the arch.
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Spoila:
The decorative elements on the monument are from different periods
and are generally considered to be spoila.
The arch has elements from the reigns of Trajin,
Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, and Constantine. Some of the older
elements of the Arch have been changed from the older emperors to
show the face of Constantine. Much like how the Egyptians using
parts from older pyramids to construct the newer ones.
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