A Virtual Tour has been included to allow the reader to become more familiar with the actual layout and relative locations of the panels.
Historical information and a description of where in Rome the Ara Pacis Augustae was constructed can be found on the History page. Information on why the altar was constructed in the first place and what exactly it was used for can be found on the Purposes page.
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This purpose of this site is to present the Ara Pacis Augustae in both its artistic and historical contexts. Many images have been included to allow the reader to fully explore the intricate friezes and reliefs found throughout the Ara Pacis. Accompanying these images are descriptions of what exactly is being depicted along with its significance to the idea of Augustan Peace. This information can be found on the Interpretations page.
Several recurring themes emerge throughout the imagery on the Ara Pacis. The Themes page pulls together scholarly insight along with our own analysis of why Augustus chose to include the scenes and imagery found on the Ara Pacis.
