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Why did Roman emperors build triumphal arches?

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Triumphal arches were erected to commemorate a victory. 2. To glorify the Roman Empire- by showing off its conquests and wealth( the structure itself was very expensive).3. Propaganda by the Emperor- showing off his battle victories
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