History of “The Arch”: ARCHitecture of the Old World, 100+ Photographs. Roman Keystone, New Research

Howdy ya’ll. Today we will discuss the architectural concept of “the arch”, while looking at some of the oldest, and most intricate arches found throughout the world. This will be a collection of over 100 old world photographs.

We will also briefly go over the current narrative history as it relates to the arch, and discuss the implications of the argument over the origin of the arch as an architectural feature.

Overall, we find arches in every major kingdom around the world, seemingly coming into existence at relatively the same time. Is it a coincidence or could there be more behind this vast history? We will discuss today. Enjoy, and leave your thoughts and ideas in the comments down below.



Links to the topics discussed today;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyston...)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_a...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashkelon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iwan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taq_Kasra

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anji_Br...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cemeter...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_...