Nymphaeum of Egeria, Ancient sanctuary in Italy
The Nymphaeum of Egeria is an ancient Roman monument located in the Caffarella Park, part of the Appian Way Regional Park.
Built in the 2nd century AD, it was dedicated to the nymph Egeria, a divine consort of the second King of Rome, Numa Pompilius.
Egeria's Nymphaeum was a place of worship where Egeria gave wisdom and prophecies to Numa Pompilius.
The site is accessible to visitors, revealing a blend of natural beauty with historic ruins.
According to tradition, the water emerging from the nymphaeum had prophetic powers attributed to Egeria's presence.
Location: Rome
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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