The Altar of Peace: A Symbol of Peace and Prosperity in Ancient Rome

✨The Altar of Peace was one of the most famous monuments in ancient Rome, symbolizing the hope for a peaceful and prosperous future.

🏛️Located in the northern part of the Campus Martius, the Altar was part of a large-scale complex that included the mausoleum of Augustus and the Obelisk.

📅The Altar was erected in 13 BC and dedicated in 9 BC, during the reign of Augustus, marking the end of a long period of external and civil wars.

🔍The Altar's intricate decorations featured allegorical panels, scrolls of acanthus, and sculptures of important figures like Pax, Tellus, and Roma.

🏛️The Altar's remains were discovered under Palazzo Fiano and have been carefully studied and reconstructed near the mausoleum of Augustus.

What is the Altar of Peace?

—The Altar of Peace was a famous monument in ancient Rome that symbolized the hope for a peaceful future and marked the end of years of war.

Where was the Altar located?

—The Altar was located in the northern part of the Campus Martius, near the mausoleum of Augustus and the Obelisk.

When was the Altar constructed?

—The Altar was erected in 13 BC and dedicated in 9 BC, during the reign of Augustus.

What were the decorations on the Altar?

—The Altar featured intricate decorations, including allegorical panels, scrolls of acanthus, and sculptures of important figures like Pax, Tellus, and Roma.

Where are the remains of the Altar now?

—The remains of the Altar were discovered under Palazzo Fiano and have been reconstructed near the mausoleum of Augustus.

00:01Introduction to the video and series of virtual tours of ancient Rome.

00:26Overview of the Altar of Peace as a symbol of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome.

01:39Information on when the Altar was decreed and dedicated.

02:43Description of the Altar's location in the Campus Martius and its connection to other monuments.

03:03Explanation of the Altar's outer screen and its sculptures.

04:07Details about the panels on the east and west sides of the Altar.

05:01Overview of the side procession reliefs on the Altar.

07:34Information on the Altar's interior decorations, including the frieze and garlands of fruit and leaves.