Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Describe the Column of Trajan (above), including how it serves to both document and commemorate history.

Answer:

The Column of Trajan is a tall Roman stone monument decorated with a continuous spiral relief. The carvings depict scenes from Trajan’s campaigns against the Dacians, including soldiers, battles, and other events, so they serve as a visual record of the campaigns. The column also celebrates Rome’s victory and Trajan’s leadership, commemorating his military achievements. A statue of the emperor originally stood at the top.