Apollodorus of Damascus

Type Figure Region Roman Empire Time c. 50–129 Also known as Apollodorus of Damascus (Chinese)

Apollodorus of Damascus was a Greek-born architect and engineer of the 2nd-century Roman Empire under Trajan, who designed Trajan's Forum, Trajan's C…

Timeline

98–117Rome · Roman EmpireDuring Trajan's reign, Apollodorus directed a series of grand projects in Rome, including Trajan's Forum, the Basilica Ulpia and the colonnaded complex around the Column, raising imperial architecture to new heights.
101–106Danube River · Roman EmpireDuring the Dacian Wars he designed and built a long bridge across the Danube along with mountain roads, camps and other military works, providing crucial support for Roman legion logistics and offensives; his technical achievements were still praised by later ages.
117–129Rome · Roman EmpireAfter Trajan's death he continued to serve Hadrian's court, but conflicts with the emperor over architectural ideas led, according to classical historians, to his eventual disgrace and probably execution or forced departure from the court around 129 CE.

Sources

Apollodorus of Damascus | Greek architect https://www.britannica.com/biography/Apollodorus-of-Damascus
Roman Architecture — Frank Sear (1983)