Temple of Saturn
Tempio di Saturno · 로마
ancient Roman temple to the god Saturn, in what is now Rome, Italy, at the foot of the Capitoline Hill
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:32
Standing proudly on the lower slopes of the Capitoline Hill, overlooking the vast expanse of the Roman Forum, the Temple of Saturn is one of the most recognizable and historically significant ruins in the Eternal City. Its eight…
Listen in the app2Saturnalia — The Festival of Light1:27
The Temple of Saturn was the focal point for Rome's most beloved festival: Saturnalia. Celebrated from December 17th to the 23rd, this was an extraordinary end-of-year celebration of life, light, and the 'turning of the page'…
Listen in the app3The Aerarium — Wealth and Power1:22
Beyond its religious significance, the Temple of Saturn held a crucial secular role: it was the safe-deposit box for the Roman people. The massive, thick-walled basement of the temple housed the Aerarium Populi Romani, the public…
Listen in the app4Architecture: The Ionic Columns and Pediment1:22
The current appearance of the temple reflects its final major reconstruction in the late 4th century CE. The eight standing columns—six across the front and two on the sides—are of the Ionic order, a more slender and decorative…
Listen in the app5The Last Pagan Stand1:19
The Temple of Saturn holds the distinction of being the last pagan temple to be reconstructed in the Roman Forum, during the late 360s to 380s CE. This was a time when Christianity had already been legalized and was rapidly…
Listen in the app6The Triumphal Path and the Capitoline Slope1:15
As you stand before the temple, you are positioned along the 'Via Sacra,' the sacred way of Rome. This was the route taken by Roman generals and emperors during their 'Triumph'—the grandest military celebration in the ancient…
Listen in the app7Sacrifices and Public Banquets1:16
Daily life at the Temple of Saturn was centered around the 'ritus graecus'—the Greek rite—where the officiating priest would perform sacrifices with his head uncovered, unlike most other Roman rituals where the head was veiled.…
Listen in the app8Closing1:15
As we conclude our visit to the Temple of Saturn, we look one last time at the eight columns that have withstood the ravages of earthquakes, fires, and the slow decay of time. These ruins are more than just stone; they are the…
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What is Temple of Saturn?
Temple of Saturn 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 |
| Total length | 10 min 48 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8924, 12.4841 |
| Last updated |
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