Greek
Ara Pacis Augustae
Description:
The Ara Pacis Augustae, or Altar of Peace, commemorated the peace and prosperity established in Rome under the reign of the Emperor Augustus, following his victories in Gaul and Spain. Decreed by the Senate in 13 BC and consecrated four years later, the altar was positioned to the west of the Via Flaminia, the path Augustus traveled on his return to Rome. Augustus ended a century of civil wars, giving Rome an era of peace, prosperity and imperial greatness known as the Pax Romana. The altar not only represented the Pax Romana (Roman Peace), but it also visually marked Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire.
Period of Original: Roman Empire
Origin of Original: Rome, Italy
Location of the Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition: The cast has been restored.
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