Forum Rome: statues of Vestal Virgins in the Atrium of the House of the Vestal Virgins, with the Temple of Castor and Pollux behind
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA113635 |
| Artist/Photographer | Deakin, Ralph (1888-1952)
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| Country | Italy |
| City | Rome |
| Image Date | 1930 |
| View | Exterior |
| Style | Roman |
| Medium | Photoprint |
| Library Reference | DK/I/342 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Black and white |
| Credit |
Ralph Deakin / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The House of the Vestal Virgins dates from the 2nd century AD and the Temple of Castor and Pollux (which originated in 184 BC) is a rebuilding during the reign of Augustus (AD 6).
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Subject tags
ruins, columns, archaeological sites, temples, statues