Posts in category: Archeology

The Temple of Vesta is located in the Roman Forum, this is perhaps one of the most sacred spots in Rome. Inside, a sacred fire burnt day and night. The flame was tended by priestesses known as Vestal Virgins. Keeping it lighted would ensure social cohesion. The cult of Vesta was practiced not only in Rome but also in the most ancient religious places of Latium. This cult insisted that the goddess was venerated as a divinity of fire and domestic hearth, identifying herself in the flame …

Just a few steps from one of the most visited monuments in the world, the Colosseum, we can admire a place that resists over time, the Golden House. We are located in the Oppian Hill park. In the past, it was the vital urban space for the Roman citizens, while nowadays is considered a place for walking and recreation. Right here are the remains of one of the most important imperial palaces of ancient Rome, the Golden House, in Latin Domus Aurea. This grandiose work was carried out …