The Dacians were a constant threat to the Roman Empire since the days of Caesar.
The victory over Dacia was the defining event of Trajans 19-year rule.
By the time Trajan died, the Roman empire attained its maximum territorial extent in history.
The Forum and the Column were completed in 113 AD.
Surprisingly, there are very few scenes of actual battle.
you’re able to see the entire narrative in thisinteractive graphicprepared by National Geographic.
Casts such as this one preserve details on Trajans Column that pollution has eroded.
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The plaster casts laid out at eye level in the Museum of Roman Civilization.
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Sources:Wikipedia/National Geographic/Ancient History
