Temple of Augustus in Pula

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Carole Raddato
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Temple of Augustus in Pula

The Temple, situated in the Forum, was dedicated to the goddess Roma and the Emperor Augustus. It was constructed between the year 2 BCE and 14 CE. The frieze of floral motives on the architrave is continued around the temple. On its frontal side, the architrave carries the inscription that reads: ROMAE ET AVGUSTO CAESARI DIVI FILIO PATRI PATRIAE.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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Raddato, C. (2021, June 22). Temple of Augustus in Pula. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14331/temple-of-augustus-in-pula/

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