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The small temple of the sanctuary of Jupiter Anxur

05/08/2018 18:19

The small temple of the sanctuary of Jupiter Anxur
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At the heart of the sanctuary perched on Monte Giove, next to the remains of the great temple, stands what is commonly called the small temple. This secondary building, more modest but equally remarkable, blends harmoniously into the sacred complex.

Built in the 1st century BC, it could have served as an annex chapel dedicated to a complementary deity—some think Venus or Juno, linked to the cults of Latium—or perhaps even to an imperial cult.

Its slightly set-back position, the sobriety of its plan, and the simple beauty of its columns invite a more intimate pause. The photo captures this moment of calm, bathed in golden light, between stone, sky, and silence.

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