Ancient Tuesday: Arch of Janus

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The Arch of Janus is a four-sided structure that sits near the Tiber River. It is in the vicinity of the part of the bank of the river where Romulus and Remus are said to have washed ashore. Also nearby is the church of San Giorgio al Velabro, visible in the photo above through the Arch. (See my earlier post on San Giorgio al Velabro.) It is called the Arch of Janus because the god Janus was said to have two faces and faced in two different directions - we get the month January from Janus! But in reality, nothing ties it to the god.

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Would you be interested in seeing this?

• Yes!
• If there is time.
• It isn't really my thing.

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