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Source Image: PR202_05_07 of Podium of Temple of Vespasian

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Description

View of the podium of the Temple of Vespasian.

Monument
Temple of Vespasian 
Monument Part
Podium 
Monument Type
Architecture 
Material(s)
Luna Marble (Archaeometric identification)  
Date
ad 79 - circa ad 87 
Keywords
Column ShaftPodium  
Collections
Temple of Vespasian, Rome  

Location

Original Location
Rome 

Evidence for working practices

1. - Block joint

Process
Placement
Description
A series of irregular sized blocks make up the podium.

1. - Block joint

Process
Placement
Description
A series of irregular sized blocks make up the podium.

Notes

The irregular sizes of the blocks making up the podium of the Temple of Vespasian can be seen in this detail. The way in which the steps are inset into the podium, a distinctive feature of this temple, can also be seen.

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