Roman Empire Gallery

Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC

Map of the Battle of Cannae, in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War, 216 BC.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Emperor Augustus 27BC -AD14

Statue known as :Augustus of Prima Porta”. Augustus was the first emperor of Rome.Not only was he emperor of the worlds greatest empire but also its religious leader. At home he ensured peace and stability throughout his long reign during which he carried out a programme of reconstruction and social reform. He created a standing army and vigorously expanded his empire with the aim of making Rome safe from the barbarians. He promoted his image throughout his empire by means of statues and coins. When he died he was declared a god by the senate

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Decorations Nymphaeum Public Fountain Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan

Nymphaeum Public Fountain, Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center. Most original Roman City in the Middle East

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