Temple of Bellona, Ancient war temple ruins in Forum Olitorium, Rome, Italy.
The Temple of Bellona stands near the Theater of Marcellus with its remaining columns and frontal staircase visible to visitors throughout the day.
Appius Claudius Caecus commissioned this temple in 296 BC during the third Samnite War, placing it strategically outside the sacred boundary of Rome.
The Senate gathered in this temple to meet foreign ambassadors and returning generals, making it central to Roman diplomatic and military procedures.
The archaeological remains of the temple were uncovered during construction work in the 1930s and can be viewed alongside the Theatre of Marcellus.
A ceremonial column stood before the temple where priests threw spears to officially declare war against distant territories in an ancient Roman ritual.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89241,12.47989
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:04
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