tropaeum
A tropaeum is a monument erected by the Romans to commemorate a victory in battle. It was typically constructed from captured weapons and armor, often fashioned into a tree-like structure. The spoils of war, such as shields, helmets, swords, and other military equipment, were bound to a wooden frame, sometimes in the form of a human figure or a column. The tropaeum served as a visible and tangible symbol of the conquering army's triumph and the enemy's defeat.
These monuments were often erected on the battlefield itself, at the site of the decisive engagement, or
Over time, the concept of the tropaeum evolved. While the earliest forms were makeshift constructions of battlefield