Temple of Peace, Rome

Temple of Peace
Remains of the Temple of Peace
Temple of Peace
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Coordinates41°53′33.43″N 12°29′15.40″E / 41.8926194°N 12.4876111°E / 41.8926194; 12.4876111

The Temple of Peace (Latin: Templum Pacis), also known as the Forum of Vespasian (Latin: Forum Vespasiani), was built in Rome in 71 AD under Emperor Vespasian in honour to Pax, the Roman goddess of peace.

Positioned southeast of the Roman Forum, between the Via Sacra and the Carinae, the temple stood on the southeast side of the Argiletum, offering a view of the Velian Hill and overlooking the renowned Colosseum.

It housed artifacts such as the Table of Shewbread and the seven-branched menorah from the Jerusalem Temple, which were taken as spoils during the siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE.

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