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altar dedicated to the numen of the Augustuses

MNAT-7590
Object type ara, inscription
Culture/period Roman world
Materials marble
Technique sculpting
Production date 1 / 100
Museum Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Current location Exposició permanent
Archaeological site Tàrraco. Teatre
Township Tarragona (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Tarragona, Tarragonès)
Dimensions 94 x 60 x 60 cm
Description
Altar with inscription dedicated to the numen of the Augustuses. From the theatre of Tarraco, where it was probably placed in the orchestra. It would have been used in the ritual ceremonies held prior to the theatrical performances. In addition to the inscription on the front, “NUMINI / AUGUST(orum)”, referring to the "numen" (divine power) of the Augustuses, the other faces depict a "lituus", an "urceus" and a "patera", all elements used in ritual ceremonies.
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Omeka ID 1823