Trajan Column and The Ara Pacis
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Purpose of Trajan Column
Trajan’s column was set up as a monument to himself and as a memorial of his work in the forum, along with the life of the roman military during the wars.
Construction
The Column's life
Modern day look alike
The Ara PAcis
Purpose
The Ara Pacis is a symbol of peace, Pax, dedicated to the Roman goddess of Peace. It was built to celebrate the return of the Emperor Augustus to the city of Rome in 13 BCE from the Emperors’ campaigns in Spain and Gaul. The monument, or structure, was commissioned by the Senate in 9 BCE.
Construction
This structure was started being built in 9 BCE and completed within four years in 13 BCE. The building is constructed from Italian Luna Marble with an altar in its center, surrounded by high marble walls, on which images of different subjects are depicted on: On the panels are officials and the imperial family shown, as well as priests, sacrificial animals, and relief scenes of the Vestal Virgins. As decoration are also fruits and flowers presented.
From History until now
Now a days these buildings became more and more unique, and a somewhat similar structure would include a grave that resembles the building, which, in America, are usually dedicated to people of a higher status in society.
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