Roman temple facts for kids

Roman temples were an important part of Rome's history. They had many types of columns all around their exterior. They were used for religious ceremonies or to honor the deceased.

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  The Maison Carrée in Nîmes, one of the best-preserved Roman temples. It is a mid-sized Augustan provincial temple of the Imperial cult.

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  The Temple of Hercules Victor, in the Forum Boarium in Rome, 2nd century BC; the entablature is lost and the roof later.

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  Roman temple of Alcántara, in Spain, a tiny votive temple built with an important bridge under Trajan

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  Temple of Augustus in Pula, Croatia, an early temple of the Imperial cult

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  Temple of Janus as seen in the present church of San Nicola in Carcere, in the Forum Holitorium of Rome, Italy, dedicated by Gaius Duilius after his naval victory at the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC

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  A Roman mammisi or chapel added to Dendera Temple, using the traditional Egyptian temple style.

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  Temple of the Imperial cult at Vienne

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  St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (1720), James Gibbs

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  La Madeleine, Paris (1807), now a church

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  The Temple of Neptune at the Monrepos Park in Vyborg, Russia

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  Relief of Marcus Aurelius sacrificing at the 4th temple (left)

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  Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon

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  View of the Temple of Romulus, from the Palatine Hill.

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  The Temple of Apollo in Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius is to the far left.

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  Roman temple of Vic, part original, with parts restored

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  Ceiling of Temple of Jupiter, Diocletian's Palace, Split

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  Reconstruction of Pagans Hill Roman Temple, Somerset, a Romano-Celtic temple

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  Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum, 8 impressive columns and architrave remain standing

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  Capitoleum of Dougga, Tunisia

See also

In Spanish: Templo romano para niños