Mars Ultor

Mark Cartwright
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This 2nd century CE head of Mars Ultor (the Avenger) was once part of a relief sculpture and is inspired by a similar representation originally part of the Temple of Mars Ultor in the Forum of Augustus, Rome. The piece was extensively restored in the 16th century CE. (Palazzo Altemps, Rome)

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Cartwright, M. (2013, October 22). Mars Ultor. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2119/mars-ultor/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Mars Ultor." World History Encyclopedia, October 22, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2119/mars-ultor/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Mars Ultor." World History Encyclopedia, 22 Oct 2013, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2119/mars-ultor/.

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