Temple of Vespasian and Titus

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temple at the Forum Romanum

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1Orientation

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…
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2The 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. …
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3The 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. …
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4The 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). …
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5The 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. …
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6The 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). …
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7The 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. …
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8Closing

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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