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The first site we will be visiting is the Honorary Arches, they are two large arches in Pompeii, They were once made out of marble and are great artifacts of Pompeii. The two arches were both built to celebrate the Imperial family and one is placed on each side of the Temple of Jupiter.
The arch on the west side was made for Emperor Augustus and the arch on the east side was dedicated to Emperor Nero. At the top of the arch, there was a detailed statue, it is believed to be Emperor Tiberius on a horse's back. The other arch at the beginning of the via di Mercurio is thought to be Caligula’s statue because the statute of the emperor on horseback was found nearby. These wonderful pieces of art are amazing to see and will be in your memories forever.
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