Pompeii: Temples Temple of Isis Temple of Jupiter 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Classical CivilizationASAll boards Created by: HollyCreated on: 08-05-12 16:47 Temple of Jupiter Plan 1 of 4 Temple of Jupiter Facts Prominent position, head of the forum suggest it's importance Temple of the Capitoline Triad was important as there was one in everyRoman run town It shows allegiance to the Roman Empire and the power of the Roman state religion the Capitoline hills surround Rome Also that they're in charge (prevents uprisings) Dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva Bust of Jupiter on a platform Altar with double flight of stairs Only priests were allowed inside exclusivity Through two arches you could clearly see Mount Vesuvius Still had some repairs needed from the earthquake 2 of 4 Temple of Isis Plan 3 of 4 Temple of Isis Facts Dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis Visited mainly by women, freedmen, and slaves Isis was a compassionate goddess, she offered salvation and a relationship through life and death Located near to the Large Theatre The original building was badly damaged in the earthquake of 62 AD it was the only temple completely repaired and built up - shows it's importance It was reconstructed in the honour of a 6 year old boy by his father, a freedman, Numerius so his son could enter elite society Had high walls shows exclusivity and secretiveness Many of the scenes from the temple are recreated in the homes of Pompeians gives us a scope of how many visited the temple 4 of 4
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