Temple of Caesar

The Temple of Caesar or Temple of Divus Iulius (Latin: Aedes Divi Iuli; Italian: Tempio del Divo Giulio), also known as Temple of the Deified Julius Caesar, delubrum, heroon or Temple of the Comet Star, is an ancient structure in the Roman Forum of Rome, Italy, located near the Regia and the Temple of Vesta.

Temple of Divus Iulius
Perspective view of the Temple of Divus Iulius
Temple of Divus Iulius
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LocationRegione VIII Forum Romanum
Coordinates41.891943°N 12.486246°E / 41.891943; 12.486246
TypeTemple with, probably, a podium rostra in the frontal part
History
BuilderEmperor Augustus
FoundedInauguration 18 August 29 BC
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