House of the Vestal Virgins (Atrium Vestae) - Ancient Rome Live

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Darius Arya
by American Institute for Roman Culture
published on 15 February 2020

The house of the Vestal Virgins is one of the most famous sites in the Roman Forum area. Six Vestals cared for the sacred flame of the Temple of Vesta and many other sacred duties, for 30 years of service, under the guidance of the Pontifex Maximus.

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Culture, A. I. f. R. (2020, February 15). House of the Vestal Virgins (Atrium Vestae) - Ancient Rome Live. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/1965/house-of-the-vestal-virgins-atrium-vestae---ancien/

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