What did the fasces symbolize during Roman times?

In ancient times Fasces were a symbol of overall authority and power. It showed great power with the will of an axe that symbolizes imperium, otherwise knows as executive authority.

The fasces were a bundle of rods and a single axe which were carried as a symbol of magisterial and priestly authority in ancient Rome. They featured prominently in important administrative ceremonies and public processions such as triumphs

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