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Ara Pacis |
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Ara Pacis (Augustae)(Latin; “Augustan Altar of Peace”) State monument built by Caesar Augustus in Rome's Campus Martius (13–9 BC) to commemorate his victorious return from Spain and Gaul. It consists of an altar on a podium enclosed by walls. Its lavish sculptural decoration is among the finest examples of Roman art; reliefs representing the ceremonial procession at the altar's dedication are the first in Western art that can strictly be called documentary, showing identifiable individuals in a contemporary event. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is the entrance to Richard Meier's Ara Pacis museum--the only major contribution to the fabric of the city within the Aurelian walls for over 60 years. Jewish temple as described by Josephus, and the Roman Ara Pacis (altar of peace) of 13-9 b. This arch, which no longer exists, was built in the time of the Emperor Hadrian on ruins of the Ara pacis Augustae. |
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