Marcus Aurelius

The equestrian Statue of emperor of the Roman empire Marcus Aurelius, copy of the original on display at the Capitolini museums, stands on the Piazza del Campidoglio in central Rome on February 9, 2010. The Capitolini museums are located on the same square. AFP PHOTO / Filippo MONTEFORTE (Photo credit should read FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images)