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Public Buildings. Pompeii. Forum ( Fora ). Temple of Jupiter. The Macellum (market). Temple of the Lares. Temple of the Genius of Augustus. The Eumachia. Via dell’Abbondanza. Temple of Apollo. Via Marina. Basilica. Frieze: House of Julia Felix.
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Public Buildings Pompeii
Temple of Jupiter The Macellum (market) Temple of the Lares Temple of the Genius of Augustus The Eumachia Via dell’Abbondanza Temple of Apollo Via Marina Basilica
Frieze: House of Julia Felix Frieze of Forum activity: Sale of clothing, pots and other objects Sale of utensils and pots
Reconstructed view of the Forum: Temple of Jupiter at far end
Temple of Jupiter • Temple of Jupiter, Mt Vesuvius in background • Corinthian Columns
Temple of Apollo • Architectural style shows Greek influence
Statue of Apollo (fake) • Bust of Diana (fake)
Temple of Lares • Protective temple
Temple of the Genius of Augustus (Temple of Vespasian) • Small cult temple
Temple of Isis • Purification room • Built with Egyptian architecture • Only building to be completely rebuilt after earthquake: Shows huge support for Isis • This shows significant Egyptian influence • Main Alter
Temple of Fortuna Augusta • Alter
Temple of Jupiter Meilichios Temporarily used as the temple of Jupiter
Basilica Architecture shows Greek influence
Theatres Large Theatre Odeon
Odeon • Seating arrangements reflects class structure of society • Greek influence is expressed through architecture
Large theatre • Political advertisement/propaganda appeared on walls • Seating reflected class structure
Amphitheatre • Seating reflected class structure • Suggests the population size but may be inaccurate • Used as a propaganda tool
Palaestra Palaestra Swimming pool Amphitheatre
Macellum (Market) Macellum buildings