Augustus's addition of the Parthian arch to the Forum Romanum celebrated
A) the capture and public execution of the Parthian king.
B) the negotiated return of the Roman military standards from the Parthians.
C) the capture and humiliating procession of the Parthian king through the streets of Rome.
D) a bloody, hard-fought victory over the Parthian armies.

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The Parthian arch in the Forum Romanum was erected to celebrate the diplomatic achievement of Augustus in negotiating the return of the Roman military standards that had been lost to the Parthians during previous conflicts, notably the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. This was seen as a significant victory for Rome, restoring its honor without further bloodshed.

Augustus's Addition of the Parthian Arch to the Forum Romanum