Portrait of Octavian in the Capitoline Museums

Augustus' City of Marble

Photos of Buildings and Memorials built during the reign of Augustus

I found Rome a city of bricks;
I leave it to you a city of marble.

Cassius Dio 56.30.3

Ara Pacis
Forum of Augustus
Maecenas’ Auditorium
Mausoleum of Augustus

In the future, expect photos of Apollonia, Octavian’s campsite memorial in Nikopolis, Pantheon, Theatre of Marcellus, Porticus of Octavia, Temple of Sosius, Roman Forum, Palatine, etc.

His achievements
His city of marble
His portraiture
His humour
His sayings
His critics
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Augustus' City of MarblePhotos of Buildings and Memorials built during the reign of Augustus

Augustus' City of Marble

Photos of Buildings and Memorials built during the reign of Augustus