Some of the buildings constructed under his command were the Curia, the Temple of Apollo, and the Lupercal. He also ordered the construction of a highway connecting Rome to his empire. Augustus was very motivated by art. He loved art so much that he even finished building the incomplete projects left by his father such as the Forum Julium and the Basilica. Augustus Caesar spent his time as ruler making Rome a peaceful place. He died on August 19, 14 AD in Nola, Italy. His last words to his subjects were: “I have found Rome of clay; I'll leave it to you", but he said to his friends: "Did I play the part well? Then clap for me as I walk out. Soon thereafter the Roman Senate officially declared the deceased emperor to be a god. Augustus Caesar had a huge impact on Western civilization. He transformed Rome into a peaceful place. He changed Rome. It made it bigger and more glorious. He created things we still use today like currency and the postal service. He was good to the people of Rome and for his kindness he was revered by most Romans and after his death considered a