The Gemonian Stairs (Latin:Scalae Gemoniae, Italian:Scale Gemonie) were a flight of steps located in the ancient city of Rome. Nicknamed the Stairs of Mourning, the stairs are infamous in Roman history as a place of execution.
Location
The steps were situated in the central part of Rome, leading from the Arx of the Capitoline Hill down to the Roman Forum. As viewed from the Forum, they passed down the Tabularium and the Temple of Concord on the left side, and past the Mamertine Prison on the right side. It is believed that the location of the steps roughly coincides with the current Via di San Pietro in Carcere, past the ruins of the Mamertine prison.
It is believed the stairs were built some time before the rule of Tiberius (14–37), as they were not mentioned by name in any ancient texts that predate this period. Their first use as a place of execution is primarily associated with the paranoid excesses of Tiberius' later reign.
Executions
The condemned were usually strangled before their bodies were bound and thrown down the stairs. Occasionally the corpses of the executed were transferred here for display from other places of execution in Rome. Corpses were usually left to rot on the staircase for extended periods of time in full view of the Forum, scavenged by dogs or other carrion animals, until eventually being thrown into the Tiber.
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Emotional pilgrims climb the Scala Santa or Holy Staircase on their knees, for the first time since 1723 when the steps were covered in wooden planks to preserve them. The marble staircase of 28 steps is believed in the Roman Catholic tradition to have been the staircase Jesus Christ walked before his judgement before the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. The steps are open to pilgrims for a short time only, and in two months will once again be covered in wood to protect the soft marble.
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Clivus Capitolinus, triumphal road from Forum to Capitoline Hill
The Clivus Capitolinus is the prime road in antiquity that led you from the Roman Forum to the Capitoline Hill. It goes past the Temple of Saturn on one side and the Temple of Vespasian and Portico of the Harmonious Gods on the other. It is a work going back to the Regal period (Tarqjins). When you walk on this street you are teleported back to Ancient Rome, to a degree, on this very road that all triumphing generals passed, on their way to make a sacrifice to Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill.
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Unveiling Ancient Rome's Turning Point: Vitellius's Fall and Vespasian's Rise at the Gemonian Stairs
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On December 22, 69 AD, Vitellius attempted to abdicate when Vespasian was declared Emperor of Rome.
However, he faced capture and met his demise at the Gemonian stairs, a notorious site on Palatine Hill.
These stairs were infamous for exhibiting the bodies of executed criminals, serving as a stark reminder of the state's authority over the Forum.
Vitellius's execution marked a notable event, signaling the conclusion of the political unrest during the tumultuous year of the four emperors.
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December 22, 69 AD: Life as a Roman Emperor Was Hazardous!
On December 22, 69 AD, the reigning Emperor of Rome, Vitellius, was captured and murdered on the Gemonian Stairs in Rome, proving once again how dangerous it was to be a Roman Emperor.
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Emotional pilgrims climb the Scala Santa or Holy Staircase on their knees, for the first time since 1723 when the steps were covered in wooden planks to preserv...
Emotional pilgrims climb the Scala Santa or Holy Staircase on their knees, for the first time since 1723 when the steps were covered in wooden planks to preserve them. The marble staircase of 28 steps is believed in the Roman Catholic tradition to have been the staircase Jesus Christ walked before his judgement before the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. The steps are open to pilgrims for a short time only, and in two months will once again be covered in wood to protect the soft marble.
Emotional pilgrims climb the Scala Santa or Holy Staircase on their knees, for the first time since 1723 when the steps were covered in wooden planks to preserve them. The marble staircase of 28 steps is believed in the Roman Catholic tradition to have been the staircase Jesus Christ walked before his judgement before the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. The steps are open to pilgrims for a short time only, and in two months will once again be covered in wood to protect the soft marble.
The Clivus Capitolinus is the prime road in antiquity that led you from the Roman Forum to the Capitoline Hill. It goes past the Temple of Saturn on one side a...
The Clivus Capitolinus is the prime road in antiquity that led you from the Roman Forum to the Capitoline Hill. It goes past the Temple of Saturn on one side and the Temple of Vespasian and Portico of the Harmonious Gods on the other. It is a work going back to the Regal period (Tarqjins). When you walk on this street you are teleported back to Ancient Rome, to a degree, on this very road that all triumphing generals passed, on their way to make a sacrifice to Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill.
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The Clivus Capitolinus is the prime road in antiquity that led you from the Roman Forum to the Capitoline Hill. It goes past the Temple of Saturn on one side and the Temple of Vespasian and Portico of the Harmonious Gods on the other. It is a work going back to the Regal period (Tarqjins). When you walk on this street you are teleported back to Ancient Rome, to a degree, on this very road that all triumphing generals passed, on their way to make a sacrifice to Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill.
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Unveiling Ancient Rome's Turning Point: Vitellius's Fall and Vespasian's Rise at the Gemonian Stairs | Historical Insights
On December 22, 69 AD, Vitellius att...
Unveiling Ancient Rome's Turning Point: Vitellius's Fall and Vespasian's Rise at the Gemonian Stairs | Historical Insights
On December 22, 69 AD, Vitellius attempted to abdicate when Vespasian was declared Emperor of Rome.
However, he faced capture and met his demise at the Gemonian stairs, a notorious site on Palatine Hill.
These stairs were infamous for exhibiting the bodies of executed criminals, serving as a stark reminder of the state's authority over the Forum.
Vitellius's execution marked a notable event, signaling the conclusion of the political unrest during the tumultuous year of the four emperors.
#emperorchronicles #romerevealed #emperordrama #historyunfolded #emperorvespasian
Unveiling Ancient Rome's Turning Point: Vitellius's Fall and Vespasian's Rise at the Gemonian Stairs | Historical Insights
On December 22, 69 AD, Vitellius attempted to abdicate when Vespasian was declared Emperor of Rome.
However, he faced capture and met his demise at the Gemonian stairs, a notorious site on Palatine Hill.
These stairs were infamous for exhibiting the bodies of executed criminals, serving as a stark reminder of the state's authority over the Forum.
Vitellius's execution marked a notable event, signaling the conclusion of the political unrest during the tumultuous year of the four emperors.
#emperorchronicles #romerevealed #emperordrama #historyunfolded #emperorvespasian
#ancient #Rome #3D
We present to your attention a new format of our project for the reconstruction of ancient Rome in 3D. These are virtual video excursions to ...
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We present to your attention a new format of our project for the reconstruction of ancient Rome in 3D. These are virtual video excursions to the sights of the Eternal City, as they looked in antiquity.
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We present to your attention a new format of our project for the reconstruction of ancient Rome in 3D. These are virtual video excursions to the sights of the Eternal City, as they looked in antiquity.
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On December 22, 69 AD, the reigning Emperor of Rome, Vitellius, was captured and murdered on the Gemonian Stairs in Rome, proving once again how dangerous it wa...
On December 22, 69 AD, the reigning Emperor of Rome, Vitellius, was captured and murdered on the Gemonian Stairs in Rome, proving once again how dangerous it was to be a Roman Emperor.
The text narrated in this video is from the original article at https://www.historyandheadlines.com/history-december-22-69-ce-life-as-a-roman-emperor-was-hazardous/
For sourcing for that article, please refer to the “Historical Evidence” section of the article on our main site on which this video is based.
Author: Major Dan
Editor and Narrator: Dr. Zar
Music: “Epic Battle Speech” by Wayne Jones from the YouTube Audio Library
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On December 22, 69 AD, the reigning Emperor of Rome, Vitellius, was captured and murdered on the Gemonian Stairs in Rome, proving once again how dangerous it was to be a Roman Emperor.
The text narrated in this video is from the original article at https://www.historyandheadlines.com/history-december-22-69-ce-life-as-a-roman-emperor-was-hazardous/
For sourcing for that article, please refer to the “Historical Evidence” section of the article on our main site on which this video is based.
Author: Major Dan
Editor and Narrator: Dr. Zar
Music: “Epic Battle Speech” by Wayne Jones from the YouTube Audio Library
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Emotional pilgrims climb the Scala Santa or Holy Staircase on their knees, for the first time since 1723 when the steps were covered in wooden planks to preserve them. The marble staircase of 28 steps is believed in the Roman Catholic tradition to have been the staircase Jesus Christ walked before his judgement before the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. The steps are open to pilgrims for a short time only, and in two months will once again be covered in wood to protect the soft marble.
The Clivus Capitolinus is the prime road in antiquity that led you from the Roman Forum to the Capitoline Hill. It goes past the Temple of Saturn on one side and the Temple of Vespasian and Portico of the Harmonious Gods on the other. It is a work going back to the Regal period (Tarqjins). When you walk on this street you are teleported back to Ancient Rome, to a degree, on this very road that all triumphing generals passed, on their way to make a sacrifice to Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill.
Find out more about the Clivus Capitolinus at https://ancientromelive.org/clivus-capitolinus/
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Unveiling Ancient Rome's Turning Point: Vitellius's Fall and Vespasian's Rise at the Gemonian Stairs | Historical Insights
On December 22, 69 AD, Vitellius attempted to abdicate when Vespasian was declared Emperor of Rome.
However, he faced capture and met his demise at the Gemonian stairs, a notorious site on Palatine Hill.
These stairs were infamous for exhibiting the bodies of executed criminals, serving as a stark reminder of the state's authority over the Forum.
Vitellius's execution marked a notable event, signaling the conclusion of the political unrest during the tumultuous year of the four emperors.
#emperorchronicles #romerevealed #emperordrama #historyunfolded #emperorvespasian
#ancient #Rome #3D
We present to your attention a new format of our project for the reconstruction of ancient Rome in 3D. These are virtual video excursions to the sights of the Eternal City, as they looked in antiquity.
Do you want to see what the house of the first roman Emperor looked like?
We invite you on an excursion, where in 10 minutes we will explore the Domus of Augustus on the Palatine hill, as well as ajacent temple of Apollo and its magnificent sanctuary. Join us!
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On December 22, 69 AD, the reigning Emperor of Rome, Vitellius, was captured and murdered on the Gemonian Stairs in Rome, proving once again how dangerous it was to be a Roman Emperor.
The text narrated in this video is from the original article at https://www.historyandheadlines.com/history-december-22-69-ce-life-as-a-roman-emperor-was-hazardous/
For sourcing for that article, please refer to the “Historical Evidence” section of the article on our main site on which this video is based.
Author: Major Dan
Editor and Narrator: Dr. Zar
Music: “Epic Battle Speech” by Wayne Jones from the YouTube Audio Library
The images by Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Relief_from_the_Sebasteion_depicting_Nero_and_Agrippina,_Aphrodisias_Museum,_Turkey_(20481225182).jpg and https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tiberius,_Romisch-Germanisches_Museum,_Cologne_(8115606671).jpg are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
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The Gemonian Stairs (Latin:Scalae Gemoniae, Italian:Scale Gemonie) were a flight of steps located in the ancient city of Rome. Nicknamed the Stairs of Mourning, the stairs are infamous in Roman history as a place of execution.
Location
The steps were situated in the central part of Rome, leading from the Arx of the Capitoline Hill down to the Roman Forum. As viewed from the Forum, they passed down the Tabularium and the Temple of Concord on the left side, and past the Mamertine Prison on the right side. It is believed that the location of the steps roughly coincides with the current Via di San Pietro in Carcere, past the ruins of the Mamertine prison.
It is believed the stairs were built some time before the rule of Tiberius (14–37), as they were not mentioned by name in any ancient texts that predate this period. Their first use as a place of execution is primarily associated with the paranoid excesses of Tiberius' later reign.
Executions
The condemned were usually strangled before their bodies were bound and thrown down the stairs. Occasionally the corpses of the executed were transferred here for display from other places of execution in Rome. Corpses were usually left to rot on the staircase for extended periods of time in full view of the Forum, scavenged by dogs or other carrion animals, until eventually being thrown into the Tiber.
The location of the Gemonian Stairs, today ...Executions at the Gemonian stairs held a profoundly theatrical quality, especially given the location ... A painting of Gustave Housez, the death of Roman EmperorVitellius, possibly at the Gemonian Stairs.