Ara Pacis

• The Ara Pacis was commissioned by the senate in 13 BC
• The altar

  The altar was elaborately carved with scenes that related to the sacrifice that took place on it
• The enclosure wall

  The altar was surrounded by an enclosure wall that was sculpted inside and out.
• The western and eastern walls contained a doorway into the enclosure. These walls contained scenes that linked the Augustan family to the founding of Rome and Rome’s important gods.
• The northern wall depicts senators and priests.

  The southern frieze shows the imperial family on the far right, the family are preceded by priests, identified by their caps