The Temple of Isis in Pompeii

Illustration

Carole Raddato
by
published on 29 September 2019
Subscribe to author
The Temple of Isis in Pompeii Download Full Size Image

The Temple of Isis in Pompeii dates from the 2nd century BCE and was dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis whose cult was widespread throughout the Roman Empire. It was totally rebuilt after the earthquake of 62 CE at the expense of the freedman Numerius Popidius Ampliatus in the name of his six-year-old son Celsinus. The temple, situated in the centre of a porticoed courtyard, stands on a raised podium reached by a staircase at the front.

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the ancient world in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Raddato, C. (2019, September 29). The Temple of Isis in Pompeii. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11295/the-temple-of-isis-in-pompeii/

Chicago Style

Raddato, Carole. "The Temple of Isis in Pompeii." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 29, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11295/the-temple-of-isis-in-pompeii/.

MLA Style

Raddato, Carole. "The Temple of Isis in Pompeii." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Sep 2019. Web. 23 Feb 2025.

Membership