Fanum d'Aron, Roman temple ruins in Aurillac, France
Fanum d'Aron is a Romano-Celtic temple with a circular inner chamber surrounded by a sixteen-sided polygonal walkway enclosed by a perimeter wall. The design reflects the architectural traditions of temples built during the Roman occupation period.
The temple began operation in the first century CE and remained active through the third century. Excavations in 1977 and 1978 uncovered evidence of this three-century period of use.
The name combines a Roman deity with Celtic worship traditions of the region. The layout reveals how both cultures shared this sacred place, blending their religious practices.
The site sits in a small municipal garden at a moderate altitude surrounded by homes and is easily accessible on foot. You can walk around the exposed ruins without barriers and see the remains clearly.
The columns feature grooved shafts topped with ornate Corinthian capitals decorated in acanthus leaf designs. This refined decoration was uncommon for temples in the outer regions of the Roman realm.
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