Roman temple facts for kids
Roman temples were an important part of Rome's history. They had many types of columns all around their exterior. They were used for religious ceremonies or to honor the deceased.
Images for kids
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A Roman mammisi or chapel added to Dendera Temple, using the traditional Egyptian temple style.
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Temple of the Imperial cult at Vienne
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St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (1720), James Gibbs
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Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon
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The Temple of Apollo in Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius is to the far left.
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Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum, 8 impressive columns and architrave remain standing
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