Augustus Bust

This item is an exact replica of a bust of Augustus which is found in the Skulpturhalle Basel Museum in Switzerland.

Precision 3D printing using marble colored PLA allows us to accurately reproduce this masterpiece. Available in 5 inch and 8 inch tall varieties, this item is perfect for any history lover who appreciates the first emperor of the Roman Empire.

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on September 23, 63 BCE, was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BCE until his death in 14 CE. He was the great-nephew and adopted heir of Julius Caesar. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE, Augustus formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Antony and Lepidus to defeat Caesar's assassins.

Following their victory, the Triumvirate eventually dissolved due to internal conflicts. Augustus defeated Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE, securing his position as the sole ruler of Rome. He was granted the title "Augustus" by the Senate in 27 BCE, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire.

Augustus initiated a period of relative peace known as the Pax Romana, which lasted for over two centuries. He reformed the Roman system of taxation, developed networks of roads, established a standing army and the Praetorian Guard, and rebuilt much of the city of Rome. His reign laid the foundations for a stable and prosperous empire.

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