Augustus of Prima Porta
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Augustus of Prima Porta is a colossal statue of Augustus, and shows the Emperor dressed in military garb and addressing his troops. It was found in the Villa of Livia, and is one of the most impressive imperial statues you can see today.
Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).
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