Augusteum

For other places with the same name, seeAugusteum (disambiguation).

AnAugusteum(pluralAugustea) was originally a site ofimperial cultinancient Roman religion,named after the imperial title ofAugustus.It was known as aSebasteionin theGreek Eastof theRoman Empire.Examples have been excavated inSebaste/Samaria,Constantinople,Aphrodisias,Antioch,Cartagenaand (most famously)Ankara(Temple of Augustus and Rome).

Sebastia/Shomron/Samaria. Originally 25 metres high, the remaining base of the Augusteum temple at the summit of theSamariahilltop.

List of Notable Augustea / Sebasteia

• Herculaneum Augusteum:it is situated in the unexcavated forum area in the north-western corner of the archaeological site of Herculaneum.
• Pisidian Antioch:the temple of Augustus or the sanctuary of the imperial cult.
• Ostia Antica Augusteum:remains of the augusteum at Ostia are situated inside the barracks of the fire brigade located in the north-eastern flank of the archaeological site.
• Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ankara:
• Sebastia Augusteum:
• Augusteum of Constantinople
• Aphrodisias Sebasteion:The Sebasteion of Aphrodisias, built during the 1st century CE, is a monumental sanctuary dedicated to the imperial cult and the gods. Known for its elaborate reliefs and sculptural decorations, it celebrated the Julio-Claudian emperors, depicting scenes that merged Greco-Roman mythology with imperial propaganda.
• Messene Sebasteion
• Temple of Augustus and Rome, Athens Acropolis

Modern Usage of the Term Augusteum

Since the 18th century, the term has also been used for certain academic and cultural buildings, such as the Augustea inLeipzig,OldenburgandWittenberg.

See also

• Mausoleum of Augustus,Rome

External Resources

• Photos of notable sebasteia with brief descriptions
• Photos of notable augustea with brief descriptions