The Column of Trajan in Rome of A.D. 113 is the centerpiece of the Forum of Trajan. Trajan's accomplished architect, Apollodorus of Damascus, designed the forum, which was funded from spoils seized during Trajan's two campaigns in Dacia (modern Romania). Apollodorus may also have designed the Column, the height of which (125 feet) records how much of the Quirinal Hill had to be removed to make way for the Column. The Column was located between Greek and Latin libraries and is carved with a spiral frieze that documents, from bottom to top, the efficiency of Trajan's army as it departs for battle, builds forts, participates in combat, and sacrifices to gods after victories.
