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An Altar for Peace (Ara Pacis)

The Ara Pacis was dedicated during the reign of Augustus. Its carved scenes connected peace, prosperity, family, and Rome's public life.

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Pax Romana names the long period of relative peace associated with Rome's early empire.

Latin words that go with this card: pax, familia, terra.

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