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1.
The altar, dedicated in 12
and finished in 9 BC, has been reconstructed next to the Mausoleum of Augustus
(#8 and 11). You can see the marble
garlands carved along the interior walls, which may recall garlands which
decorated a temporary structure in 12.
The frieze comprises “snap shots”
from the day of the dedication ceremony.
2.
This is part of the
procession on the right side of the view in #1. With imagination one may make intelligent suggestions about names
to be allocated to adults and children all of whom are from the extended family
of Augustus.
3.
This is a clearer view of
the entrance to the altar flanked by Mars and Aeneas with details of the floral
decorations around the lower section of the monument.
4.
A model of the altar.
5.
A section of the procession
on the left side of the altar. The
figures certainly were all identifiable
and many have suggested names that might be applied.
6.
The middle of the procession
on the right side. M. Agrippa who died
in 12 BC is at the centre of the centre.
7.
The right corner of the
structure where Augustus near the start of the procession is about to meet
Aeneas around the corner.
8.
The Mausoleum of
Augustus. The res gestae would
have been at either side of the entrance.
9.
Model of Mars Ultor in the
Forum of Augustus.
10.
An overview of the
Forum.
11.
Aerial view of the Mausoleum
of Augustus. The Ara Pacis is now
located in the covered structure on the
Tiber side of the Mausoleum and Alfredo’s in the colonnade on the other side.