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Ara Pacis Augustae: The Ancient Roman Era

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I am an altar called Ara Pacis Augustae, I am also known as Altar of Augustan Peace and I am considered a masterpiece of the ancient Roman Era. I was built in order to celebrate the return of Augustus from military campaigns in Spain and France. In the year of 13 BCE, the Roman Senate vowed to create an altar to celebrate Augustus’s success during his campaigns.
I was built during the Pax Romana which took place during the years 27 BCE to 180 CE. Before the Pax Romana the Roman empire was divided by civil war due to the assassination of the dictator Julius Caesar after the assassination civil war took place and after years of bloodshed, Octavian Caesar became the first Emperor of the Roman Empire.
I was built during the years of 13 BCE and

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