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Reliefs of the Parthian Monument

Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Selçuk

The so-called Parthian Monument of Ephesus was a large altar or memorial decorated with a long relief frieze celebrating the Roman victory over the Parthians in 161-166 CE under the co-emperor Lucius Verus, together with scenes of the imperial family, including the adoption of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus by Antoninus Pius.

Many of the best-preserved panels were taken to Vienna in the early 20th century and are displayed in the Ephesos Museum there.


Polycam
c. 170 CE
Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Selçuk
Marble
Ephesus
Relief Carving