Temple of Vespasian and Titus
Tempio di Vespasiano · 로마
temple at the Forum Romanum
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We stand at the western edge of the Roman Forum (FO-room), tucked in the narrow space between the Temple of Concord (KON-kord) and the massive walls of the Tabularium (Tab-oo-LAH-ryoom). Before us rise three soaring Corinthian…
Listen in the app2The Three Columns: A Sentinel of the Past
The three columns before you are perhaps some of the most photographed ruins in the world. They belong to the southeast corner of the temple's 'pronaos' (pro-NAY-os), or front porch. …
Listen in the app3The Entablature and Sacred Instruments
Cast your eyes to the horizontal block resting atop the columns. This is the entablature (en-TAB-la-choor), and it contains one of the most famous friezes in Roman archaeology. …
Listen in the app4The Foundation: A Core of Roman Engineering
Look down at the base of the columns. What you see is the core of the podium, made of 'opus caementicium' (O-poos chay-men-TEE-choom)—Roman concrete—and blocks of tufa (TOO-fah). …
Listen in the app5The Tabularium Connection: Architecture and Law
Turn your back slightly to the columns and look at the massive wall of the Tabularium rising behind the temple. This was the hall of records for the Roman state. …
Listen in the app6The Severan Renovation: A Dynasty Resorted
History did not end with the Flavians. If you could see the original inscription on the entablature, you would find mention of another powerful family: the Severans (Se-VEH-ranz). …
Listen in the app7The Medieval Eclipse and Modern Recovery
As the Roman Empire faded, so did the glory of its temples. During the Middle Ages, particularly around the year 1300, the temple suffered significant damage. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our look at the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, take a moment to stand in their long shadows. These three columns are more than just an architectural fragment; they are a survivor of a family that changed the face…
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What is Temple of Vespasian and Titus?
Temple of Vespasian and Titus is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8927, 12.4839 |
| Last updated |
