Temple of Serapis (Quirinal Hill)
| Temple of Serapis | |
|---|---|
Templum Serapis | |
 16th-century drawing by Marten van Heemskerck showing the remains of the ancient Temple of Serapis. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Paganism / Greco-Egyptian Cult |
| Deity | Serapis, Isis |
| Destroyed | |
| Location | |
| Location | Quirinal Hill, Rome, Italy |
 Interactive map of Temple of Serapis | |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Roman |
| Completed | c. 212 AD |
| Materials | Marble, Brick |
The Temple of Serapis on the Quirinal Hill in Rome was an sanctuary in ancient Rome dedicated to the god Serapis and the goddess Isis.[1]
The temple was founded on an unknown date but known to have existed during the reign of Caracalla. It was known as the most monumental temple of the Quirinal Hill. In the 4th century, the temple was closed during the persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire, after which it was torn down and used as building material.[citation needed]
The gardens of the Palazzo Colonna contain what are believed to be the ruins of the Temple of Serapis.[2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Filippo Coarelli, Guida archeologica di Roma. Verona: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1984.
- ↑ Platner, Samuel Ball, revised by Ashby, Thomas. A Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome. London: Oxford University Press, 1929. p. 487 text, image
- ↑ "LacusCurtius • Temple of Serapis (Platner & Ashby, 1929)". penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
External links
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Media related to Temples of Serapis, Rome at Wikimedia Commons- Photographs of the ruins of the Temple of Serapis
