Temple of Cybele, Archaeological site on Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy
The Temple of Cybele stands on the western slope of Palatine Hill, measuring 33 meters in length and 17 meters in width with Corinthian columns.
The temple was constructed in 204 BCE to house a sacred black meteorite stone brought from Asia Minor during the Second Punic War.
Romans performed annual ceremonies where priests carried the sacred stone from the temple to the Almo stream for ritual cleansing each March.
Visitors can access the temple ruins through the Palatine Hill archaeological area, which requires an entrance ticket valid for the Roman Forum complex.
The temple foundation contains a mixture of tufa and peperino stones, creating a distinctive construction method used in early Roman religious architecture.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88961,12.48456
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:36
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