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Temple of Divus Augustus, Nola

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Temple of Divus Augustus
40°55′30″N 14°31′25″E / 40.924877°N 14.523594°E / 40.924877; 14.523594
LocationNola, Campania, Italy
TypeRoman temple
Beginning datecirca 14 AD
Completion date26 AD
Dedicated toAugustus
A map of the ancient city of Nola with the location of the temple in red.

The Temple of Divus Augustus was a temple commemorating the deified first Roman emperor, Augustus. It was constructed in Nola in Campania, where Augustus had died in AD 14. The temple was erected on the place where Augustus died and was dedicated by his successor Tiberius in 26.

References

  1. Cassius Dio 56.46.3; Tacitus Annales, 4.57


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