Shrine of Venus Cloacina
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Sacello di Venere Cloacina
Shrine of Venus Cloacina
The circular base is placed above a tuff structure set into the ground, located where the Cloaca Maxima enters the Forum. This is the shrine dedicated to Venus Cloacina, containing two statues with the symbols of Venus. According to tradition the young Virginia was murdered here by her brother to prevent her falling into the hands of the decemvir Appius Claudius. The shrine was also used for the ritual purifications of the Roman and Sabine armies.
Sacello di Venere Cloacina
Il basamento circolare θ posto sopra una construzione di tufo che scende nel sottosuolo ed θ situata nel punto in cui la Cloaca Maxima entra nel Foro. Si tratta del sacello dedicato a Venere Cloacina e contenente due statue con i simboli di Venere. Secondo la tradizione qui la giovane Virginia fu uccisa dal fratello, per impedire che cadesse nelle mani del decemviro Appio Claudio. Il sacello era anche il luogo delle purificazioni rituali degli eserciti romani e sabini.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 41° 53.55′ N, 12° 29.135′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Rione X Campitelli. It can be
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Forum Square (a few steps from this marker); Basilica Aemilia (within shouting distance of this marker); Tabernae at the Front of the Basilica Aemilia (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Forum. History of the Excavations (within shouting distance of this marker); Basi Onorarie / Honorary Bases (within shouting distance of this marker); Veduta del Sito Ov'era L'antico Foro Romano / View of the Site Where the Ancient Roman Forum Was (within shouting distance of this marker); Basi Marmoree / Marble Bases (within shouting distance of this marker); Lacus Curtius / Lake Curtius (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
Also see . . .
1. Roman Forum. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 25, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Rome Reborn: This virtual 3D model lets you wander the streets of ancient Rome. Big Think website entry (Submitted on June 25, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,012 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on June 16, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
