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triumph of aemilius paulus
The procession celebrates the voctory of the Roman general, Aemilius Paulus, over King Perseus of macedonia in 168 B.C. Aemilius Paulus rides in triumph on the gold chariot to the right followed by prisoners, among whom is perseus with his family. The temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with it's hundred steps dominates the background.
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