1. Ara Pacis Augustae Loren Causevic

2. Background Ara Pacis Augustae – The Altar of Augustan Peace Commissioned by Senate in 13 BC; completed and dedicated to Augustus in 9 BC Built as a Roman reminder of the Julio-Claudian progress and achievements Most famous surviving example of Augustan sculpture

3. civilization.org.uk/augustus/ara-pacis-2

4. Location Originally built on the outskirts of Rome, in a low part of the Campus Martius Destroyed by flooding soon after creation, knocked down and smashed First fragments discovered in 16 th century, more later discovered in 19 th century Benito Mussolini ordered the recovery and reconstruction of fragments, near the founding site Currently in the Piazza Augusto Imperatore, designed by Mussolini

5. civilization.org.uk/augustus/ara-pacis-2

6. Details of Construction 4 outside walls, no ceiling A small altar in the center Two-tiered friezes of sacrifice scenes, mythological scenes, Roman founding, and priest processions on the outer sides of the 4 walls

7. civilization.org.uk/augustus/ara-pacis-2

10. Importance Ara Pacis Augustae still stands as a Roman/Italian reminder of the Roman empire and its accomplishments When it was created, it had the same purpose, along with honoring Augustus’ successful homecoming from Hispania and Gaul

11. Bibliography civilization.org.uk/augustus/ara-pacis-2en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ara_Pacis