Temple of Caesar

Temple of Caesar

The Temple of Caesar ("Aedes Divi Iulii or Templum Divi Iulii") was begun by Augustus in 42 BC after the senate deified Julius Caesar posthumously. Augustus dedicated the Ionic prostyle temple to Caesar (his adoptive father) on August 18, 29 BC, after the Battle of Actium. It stands on the east side of the main square of the Roman Forum ("Forum"), between the Regia, Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Basilica Aemilia, on the site of Caesar's cremation (Caesar's testament was read at the funeral by Marcus Antonius).

was dedicated to him after 44 BC and Marcus Antonius was appointed as his flamen. It was with the Temple of Caesar that Augustus started the transition from private worship to public worship.

from the main square of the Forum.

Flowers are still regularly placed on the altar by visitors.

External links

* [http://sights.seindal.dk/sight/171_Temple_of_Caesar.html Temple of Caesar]


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