Tempio di Iside, Roman temple in Valle dei Templi, Italy.
The Tempio di Iside is a Roman temple in the Valle dei Templi archaeological site, positioned on the northern terrace of the upper agora. The structure displays the remains of a portico with columns, capitals, and cornices typical of Roman architecture from its era.
The temple was built in the 2nd century AD, not in the Augustan period, in the northern terrace area of the upper agora of Agrigentum, at contrada San Nicola. Its identification as an Iseum rests on finds recovered in situ, and it is the only Iseum so far discovered in Sicily.
The identification as a temple of Isis rests on finds discovered in situ, making it the only iseum so far found in Sicily. The sanctuary stood on the northern terrace of the upper agora, in the contrada San Nicola of Agrigento.
Visitors can explore this temple during their visit to the Archaeological Park, which remains open throughout the year. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the ground is uneven and the sun can be intense, especially during warmer months.
The identification as a temple of Isis rests on finds discovered in situ at the site, not on standing inscriptions. It is the only iseum so far discovered in Sicily, which makes these modest remains in contrada San Nicola stand apart from the island's other Roman ruins.
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