Ara Pacis Augustae
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Catalogue Number: 020.040.001
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.
Artist of Original: N/A
Period of Original: Roman Empire
Date of Original: 13 BC
Area of Origin of Original: Rome, Italy
Material of Original: Marble
Dimensions of Cast (H x W x D): N/A
Location of Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition of Cast: The cast has been restored.
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