Classical Studies 3904G Lecture 7: Classical Studies Lecture Notes February 7 2017 AoP

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 3904G
• Professor: Beth Greene

Document Summary

This map shows the locations of the public temples. They are heavily concentrated in what is believed to be the oldest parts of the city. The most prominent religious spaces are close to the forum which shows the influence of the church on the state. Religion and state: can they be separated: the north end of the forum; probably built by the elite to stay in the good graces of the conquering. Romans or by the conquering romans themselves; also known as the capitolium: temple of apollo from the archaic period around. 6th century bce; this stood alone essentially in and open field with no urban surroundings; reconstruction in the 2nd century; mixture of forms as some parts are. In the niche of the temple of apollo on the eastern side facing the forum. In the shape of the triangle as the roads would have been built around the standing structure. On a hill within the city: on a promontory.