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[[File:Maison_Carree_in_Nimes_(16).jpg|Maison Carree in Nimes (16)|thumb]] [[File:Temple_of_Hercules_Victor_Rome_April_2019.jpg|Temple of Hercules Victor Rome April 2019|thumb|left]] [[File:Templo_Romano_dedicado_a_Trajano_(Alcántara,_Cáceres,_España)_,_vista_frontal..JPG|Templo Romano dedicado a Trajano (Alcántara, Cáceres, España) , vista frontal.|thumb|left]] [[File:Croatia_Pula_Temple_of_Roma_and_Augustus_2014-10-11_11-30-05.jpg|Croatia Pula Temple of Roma and Augustus 2014-10-11 11-30-05|thumb]] [[File:Roman_temple_in_Vic_(3).jpg|Roman temple in Vic (3)|thumb]] [[File:Temple_of_Jupiter,_Diocletians_Palace,_Split_(11944057914).jpg|Temple of Jupiter, Diocletians Palace, Split (11944057914)|thumb]] '''Roman temples''' were structures built to house the [[deities]] of [[Ancient Rome]] and were central to the [[Roman religion]]. These temples were not only places of [[worship]] but also significant as cultural, political, and social symbols throughout the [[Roman Empire]]. The architecture of Roman temples was heavily influenced by earlier [[Greek temples]], but over time, the Romans developed their own distinct architectural style and construction techniques.

==Design and Architecture==
The typical design of a Roman temple was derived from the Etruscan model, which in turn was influenced by Greek architectural principles. Roman temples usually featured a rectangular plan and were built on a raised platform known as a ''podium''. The front of the temple typically had a deep porch (''pronaos'') with free-standing columns. The most common column styles used in Roman temples were [[Doric order|Doric]], [[Ionic order|Ionic]], and [[Corinthian order|Corinthian]].

The cella, the inner chamber of the temple where the [[cult statue]] of the deity was housed, was considered the most sacred area. This chamber was often surrounded by columns integrated into the walls, a feature known as a ''pseudo-peripteral'' design. Larger temples might have multiple cellae dedicated to different deities.

==Construction Materials==
Roman temples were constructed using a variety of materials, including stone, marble, and concrete. The Romans were pioneers in the use of concrete, which allowed them to create larger and more durable structures than was previously possible with just stone or marble.

==Notable Examples==
Some of the most famous Roman temples include:

* The [[Pantheon, Rome|Pantheon]] in Rome, renowned for its massive dome and as a temple dedicated to all the gods of Ancient Rome.
* The [[Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus]] on the Capitoline Hill, one of the earliest and most important temples in Ancient Rome.
* The [[Maison Carrée]] in Nîmes, France, one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman temple.

==Religious Significance==
Roman temples served as the focal point for the religious life of their communities. They were not only places for the public worship of the gods but also played a key role in festivals, ceremonies, and the civic life of the Roman state. The design and decoration of temples often reflected the cultural and religious values of the time.

==Decline==
The decline of Roman temples began with the rise of [[Christianity]] as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire. Many temples were either converted into churches or abandoned and fell into ruin. Despite this, Roman temple architecture has had a lasting influence on Western architecture, particularly during the [[Renaissance]] and [[Neoclassicism|Neoclassical]] periods.

[[Category:Ancient Roman architecture]]
[[Category:Ancient Roman religion]]
[[Category:Temples]]

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