The Triumphal Arch was a magnificent, architectural masterpiece which, along with another lesser arch, trisected the Palace Plaza in the city of Theed, the capital city of Naboo.
Erected in the city of Theed sometime after the city's founding circa 832 BBY, the Triumphal Arch was one of two major arches located on the ceremonial Palace Plaza at the center of the city. Because Palace Plaza was the major thoroughfare to the Royal Palace, most visitors to the structure passed under the arch to reach it.[1]
Decades later, immediately following the death of EmperorPalpatine, the citizens of Naboo stormed the Royal Palace and liberated the city. In the celebration that followed, Naboo and Gungans alike took to the streets, with some even climbing atop the arch to celebrate their freedom.[2]