Temple to Augustan Fortune
It was customary for a Roman city to build a temple to the deified emperors of Rome. This
temple was dedicated to Caesar Augustus, and located just a block from the forum. Perhaps
if the Pompeiians had honored the Emperor with a more centrally located temple he might
have saved their city . . . .
![[Brick-faced ruins of a high-standing Roman temple.]](aug.gif)
Tourists wander past the temple, now bereft of its roof, without even noticing it. In
search of grander game, perhaps.
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