Temple of the Nymphs, Roman temple in Campus Martius, Italy.
The Temple of the Nymphs is a Roman temple site in central Rome where two restored travertine columns with stucco coating still stand on the podium. These columns are located at Via delle Botteghe Oscure and mark where a sanctuary once occupied a large area surrounded by covered colonnades.
The site originated between the 3rd and 2nd century BC as a religious center of the city. It suffered fire damage in the centuries that followed and was affected by multiple incidents throughout Roman history.
The temple was originally dedicated to the worship of nymphs and stood at the center of a busy public square where Romans gathered. Today visitors can observe along Via delle Botteghe Oscure how this location was woven into the daily life of the ancient city.
The site is easily accessible and located on a busy street in central Rome where it can be discovered while walking through the neighborhood. It helps to allow time to carefully observe the few remaining parts and understand the original scale of the complex from the ground layout.
The site once functioned as part of a plaza with covered walkways where grain was distributed to Roman citizens. This practical role reveals how religious and public functions were closely intertwined in ancient times.
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