Ara Pacis
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:51
Welcome to the Museum of the Ara Pacis, home to one of the most significant and exquisite monuments of the Roman world. The 'Ara Pacis Augustae', or Altar of Augustan Peace, was commissioned by the Roman Senate in 13 BC to honor…
Listen in the app2The Botanical Frieze — Nature in Order2:45
We begin our detailed examination at the lower level of the exterior precinct walls. Here, you will find one of the most remarkable displays of decorative relief in all of Roman art: the botanical frieze. …
Listen in the app3The Tellus Relief — Peace and Prosperity2:30
On the eastern side of the precinct wall, we encounter one of the most famous and debated panels of the Ara Pacis: the 'Tellus' or 'Mother Earth' relief. In the center sits a large, serene female figure with two plump infants in…
Listen in the app4The Imperial Procession — Portrait of a Dynasty2:41
As we move to the long southern wall, the imagery shifts from allegory to history. This is the 'Procession Frieze', a crowded, lifelike scene depicting a specific event, likely the inauguration of the altar in 13 BC or its…
Listen in the app5Aeneas at the Altar — The Mythic Ancestry2:34
On the western wall, we find a panel that connects the current emperor to the very dawn of Roman time. This relief depicts a bearded man in a toga, his head veiled in the manner of a priest, performing a sacrifice at a rustic…
Listen in the app6Inside the Precinct — The Altar of Sacrifice2:37
Now, let us turn our attention to the heart of the monument: the actual sacrificial altar located inside the precinct walls. While the exterior walls are for the public and the 'image' of the state, the interior is where the…
Listen in the app7Mussolini’s Excavation — The Modern Resurrection2:44
As we conclude our tour, we must address the incredible story of how the Ara Pacis survived into the modern era. For centuries, the monument was encased in the damp earth beneath the Palazzo Fiano-Almagià. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:51
As you leave the Ara Pacis, take a final look at the serene face of the Mother Earth relief and the confident stride of Augustus in the procession. This monument remains one of the most successful pieces of political…
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What is Ara Pacis?
Ara Pacis is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 20 min 33 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9064, 12.4756 |
| Last updated |
