A large tomb built by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 28 BC on the Campus Martius in Rome, Italy. The mausoleum is located on the Piazza Augusto Imperatore.

The Mausoleum of Augustus is the monumental tomb that Augustus, the first Roman emperor, ordered to be built for himself and his family.

The interactive history of the Mausoleum of Augustus. Go to experience: History, Discover, The golden age, Discover, The restoration, Discover, Privacy.

A great mound near the river on a lofty foundation of white marble, thickly covered with ever-green trees to the very summit.

The Mausoleum has a diameter of 300 Roman feet - about 87 meters - and is the largest circular tomb ever known.

Apr 3, 2022 · The tomb was constructed in 28 B.C.E. on the ancient military training grounds known as the Campus Martius (Field of Mars). It was commissioned ...

Sep 12, 2023 · Join Darius for an exclusive access tour of the Mausoleum of Augustus, which once held famed ...
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Aug 3, 2022 · The mausoleum was built in 28 BC on the Piazza Augusto Imperatore, near the corner with Via di Ripetta as it runs along the Tiber River. It was ...

One of the few surviving Augustan monuments is the monumental tomb built by Octavian early in his reign for both his own burial as well as the interment of ...

Aug 14, 2020 · The tomb of the emperor Augustus was among the most remarkable monuments of Rome. The Greek geographer describes the building as an artificial hill covered ...