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The Hidden Augustan Treasure of Rome
The Roman Ara Pacis and what it’s screaming at you
On 14th July 13 B.C., the Senate approved the building of a new monument. This was supposed to commemorate Augustustus return to Rome after three years of campaign through Gaul and Hispania.
This building was supposed to emulate an archaic style of the IV-III B.C. centuries and was inaugurated on the birthday of the Emperor’s wife Livia, on the 30th of January, 9 B.C.
The Ara Pacis Augustae, the Augustan Altar of Peace, remains to this day as a coded message of Roman values. A silent beacon of law, order and conquer in the city of Rome, Italy.
However, today you can probably walk by it when visiting Rome and never notice such an important historical monument.
Location
The location of the Ara Pacis Augustae, Altar of Augustan Peace, is very meaningful, not only for its geographical location but also because of its architectural surroundings. It is important to look at its location in relation to the layout of the important buildings in Augustus’ time.
