Aedes Saturni

Aedes Saturni-01

 

Sources:

plan: LTUR II fig. 153

facade: see Tuscan temple documentation (210 BC and 160 BC)


Timeline

  • 501/498-497 BCE: Temple is built
  • 381-370 BCE: Temple is restored following its destruction in the Gallic fire
  • 174 BCE: Surrounding area is completely reworked
  • 42 BCE: Further work done to the temple
  • 2nd half of 4th century CE: A frontal colonnade is added

Physical Details

  • The old dimensions (by 42 BCE) were at most 11m in height, and 24m x 33m at its base.

Literary Sources

  • Dion. Hal. 6.1.4
  • Liv. 2.21.1, 41.27.7
  • Macr. Sat. 1.8.1