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In 1903, when Friedrich von Duhn recognized that the reliefs belonged to the Ara Pacis, known from Augustus ' memoir, a request was sent to the Ministry of Public Education to continue the excavations.

Their success was made possible by the generosity of Edoardo Almagià, who, as well as giving his permission for the exploration, donated in advance whatever should be discovered underneath the palace and made an ongoing financial contribution to the expenses of the excavation.