Temple of Saturn is a photograph by Doug Matthews which was uploaded on March 22nd, 2015.
Temple of Saturn
The famous Temple of Saturn in the old Roman Forum in the heart of Rome. ... more
Title
Temple of Saturn
Artist
Doug Matthews
Medium
Photograph
Description
The famous Temple of Saturn in the old Roman Forum in the heart of Rome.
Construction of the temple is thought to have begun in the later years of the Roman Kingdom under Tarquinius Superbus. Its inauguration by the Consul Titus Lartius took place in the early years of the Republic. The temple was completely reconstructed by Munatius Plancus in 42 BC.
The present ruins represent the third incarnation of the Temple of Saturn, replacing a second incarnation that had been destroyed by the fire of Carinus in 283 AD. The extant inscription on the frieze commemorates the restoration undertaken after the fire.
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March 22nd, 2015