The Roman Emperor, a Mortal Among the Gods
1 May 2021 — 1 Sep 2021 at Musée de la Romanité
· Nîmes
This temporary exhibition at the Musée de la Romanité in Nîmes examines the paradoxical status of Roman emperors as mortals elevated to divine status. The show explores how emperors navigated the tension between human mortality and divine veneration, and how this relationship shaped Roman society, politics, and religious practice.
About the venue
Musée de la Romanité
· Nîmes
Musée de la Romanité is an archeological museum in the French city of Nîmes, opened on 2 June 2018.