Temple of Saturn
Reeves Oyster
Location
The temple of Saturn is located at the foot of the
Capitoline Hill.
The Capitoline Hill was said to be the home of Saturn, so
the temple was built at the western end of the Forum
Romanum.
The temple was also connected to the older Altar of
Saturn.
Who Built It
The Consul Titus Lartius built the first temple in 497 BC.
However, then Lucious Munatius Plancus completely
reconstructed it in 42 BC.
When Was It Built
The first was built roughly around 497 BC under the rule
of Tarquinius Superbus, however that date is debated
between historians.
Then it was redone in 42 BC.
Why Was It Built?
To worship Saturn and also thank the god for teaching the
Roman people agriculture and other peaceful skills.
Importance of the Temple
The temple contained bronze tablets where Roman law
was inscribed.
Saturn ruled during the Golden Age so he is associated
with wealth, therefore the temple housed the treasury
(aerarium) where the Roman Republics silver and gold
were held.
The Temple also held state archives, the insignia, and the
official scale for measuring precious metal.
Finally, the Temple was the focus of the December festival
of Saturnalia.
Ancient Temple
Temple of Saturn Now
Saturn
Photo Bibliography
http://www.historvius.com/temple-of-saturn-714/
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rauhn/roman_places.htm
http://catalog.lambertvillelibrary.org/texts/History/smith/ima
ges/047.jpg
http://www.jwave.vt.edu/~rkriz/Presentations/SantaMaria/r
esources/cvrproj.html
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-temple-ofsaturn Taken by Nicholas Thompson
Information Bibliography
 "Sacred Destinations." Temple of Saturn. N.p., n.d.
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 The Story of the Temple of Saturn. N.p., n.d. Web. 09
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 "Temple of Saturn." Historic Sites. N.p., n.d. Web. 09
Sept. 2013.
 "The Temple of Saturn." Temple of Saturn. N.p., n.d.
Web. 09 Sept. 2013.
 "Temple of Saturn." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation,
30 Aug. 2013. Web. 09 Sept. 2013.