Emperor Hadrian - Athens, Greece
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A slightly larger than life statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) can be found in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece.
Waymark Code: WMGFG9
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 02/26/2013
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A slightly larger than life statue -- minus head and arms -- of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) can be found in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece.
Hadrian was a humanist and a great lover of culture, especially that of Greece. He sought to make Athens the cultural capital of the large Roman Empire and ordered the construction of many opulent temples in that city during his reign.
The statue was originally placed in the Stoa of Zeus, just 50m North of its current location. The chest piece that he wears is called a cuirass and includes several details depicting the political relationship between Athens and Rome at that time in Roman history: Athena is standing above the she-wolf feeding Romus and Remus (the founders of Rome), thereby meaning that while Rome is supporting Greece, the Greek culture is dominating Rome. The female figures at both sides of Athena are the goddesses of victory.
Monarch Ranking: Emperor / Empress
Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus)
Country or Empire of Influence: Roman Empire
Website for additonal information: [Web Link]
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