Rione X Campitelli in Roma in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)

Volcanal

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

1. Volcanal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Parte tagliato nella roccia, parte costruito in blocchi di tufo, il monumento tradizionalmente chiamato Volcanal (m. 3 x 4 circa), si riteneva fosse il luogo sacro contenente l'ara dedicata da Tito Tazio (mitico re dei Sabini) a Vulcano, esistente fin dalle origini della città. Recentemente è stata proposta una identificazione dei resti con l'altare di Saturno, che gli autori latini collocano di fronte al tempio omonimo, all'inizio del clivo che conduce al Campidoglio.

English:
Partly cut into the rock, partly built from tufa blocks, the monument traditionally known as the Volcanal (ca 3 x 4 m) was believed to be the sacred space hosting the altar dedicated to Vulcan by Titus Tatius (the mythical King of the Sabines), in existence from the city's origins. It has recently been suggested that the remains belong to the altar of Saturn, which Latin authors describe as standing in front of the Temple of Saturn, at the bottom of the slope leading up to the Capitoline Hill.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology

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Location. 41° 53.563′ N, 12° 29.073′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Rione X Campitelli. Marker is on Via Sacra. The marker is located south of the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Umbilicus Urbis / The Focus of the City (here, next to this marker); L'Arco di Settimio Severo / The Arch of Septimius Severus (a few steps from this marker); Miliarium Aureum / Golden Milestone (a few steps from this marker); Veduta del Tempio di Giove Tonante / View of the Temple of Jupiter Tonans (a few steps from this marker); Veduta del Tempio Detto della Concordia / View of the So-called Temple of Concord (a few steps from this marker); Tempio della Concordia / Temple of Concord (within shouting distance of this marker); Tempio di Saturno / Temple of Saturn (within shouting distance of this marker); Veduta di Campo Vaccino / View of Campo Vaccino (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.

More about this marker. The marker is located in the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo (Roman Forum Archaeological

The altar and Volcanal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

2. The altar and Volcanal Marker

Park) and it does require an entry fee to visit.

Also see . . .
1. Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. Roma Turismo (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Titus Tatius. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.