The Temple of Julius Caesar was one of the many temples within the ancient part of the Roman Forum that were constructed by Emperor Augustus and dedicated by him in 29 B.C. The temple was built in honor of the cult of Julius Caesar formed after his death. Constructed out of stone and with a concrete base the temple is supported by Corinthian pillars and with divided at the entrance and a fountain at the base. and features three statues on top depicting eagle and the figure of Caesar himself. (Favro) This temple represents the power and godlike esteem Cesar was held in by the Ancient Romans and is akin to the memorials of our own leaders such as Mount Rushmore and the Lincoln Memorial. It was listed in the Res Gestae a list of Augustus's Achievements as Emperor. The building is still standing to this day(but it is now ugly). (Thayer) It was built in the most central and significant point within the forum to highlight Caesar's significance and power.
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