Making a Roman Emperor.

A recently found arch in Serbia provides insight into the Severan Dynasty's ascent to power in the late 2nd century AD. The arch is believed to be associated with Emperor Septimius Severus and his family, who governed during a tumultuous period in the Roman Empire. Viminacium, the city where the arch was discovered, served as a significant military outpost and trading center in the area. Excavations at the site have also revealed other notable structures, including a legionary fortress and a bath complex. The Seventh Claudian Legion, stationed in Viminacium, played a crucial role in supporting Severus during his rise to authority. The article discusses the unearthing of an ancient Roman arch in Serbia's Viminacium. The arch was likely constructed to commemorate a significant event in the city's history, potentially the proclamation of Severus' son as the future emperor. The arch was part of a larger architectural complex that indicated the city's economic growth during Severus' reign. However, both the arch and other parts of the city were eventually destroyed by invading Huns in the 5th century. [Extracted from the article]