Title: Procession With Spoils From The Temple Of Jerusalem
Date: 81 AD
Culture/Period: Rome/Senate
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Material: Marble
Location: Rome
Significant Point Or Fact:In Ancient Rome, successful military leaders were given a "Triumph", which was a sort of parade of their soldiers, manacled prisoners, and spoils from their campaigns. The procession usually ended at the Senate, where the military man was made First Consul, the highest position of authority under the emperor.
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