Taps Coogan – August 31st, 2020

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The following image is a 3D scan of a panel from the Ara Pacis Augustae, an altar commissioned by the Roman Senate in 13 BC and believed to be dedicated to the Roman goddess of peace, Pax. The altar was presented to Emperor Augustus upon his return from campaigning in Spain and Gaul (France), shortly before the start of the 200 year period of relative peace within borders of the Roman Empire, the so-called Pax Romana.

The panel is believed to depict the goddess Pax, though it may depict Tellus Mater (Mother Earth).

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The full altar is shown below:

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