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An '''Augusteum''' (plural ''Augustea'') was originally a site of the [[imperial cult (ancient Rome)|imperial cult]] of [[ancient Rome]], named after the imperial title of [[Augustus (honorific)|Augustus]]. It was known as a '''Sebasteion''' in the Greek East of the Roman Empire. Examples have been excavated in [[Sebastia, Nablus|Sebaste]], [[Constantinople]], [[Aphrodisias]], [[Antioch, Pisidia|Antioch]] and [[Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena]].
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[[File:2016 WLM - OVEDC - Shomron capital of the Kingdom of Israel 052.jpg|right|thumb|Sebastia/Shomron/Samaria. Originally 25 metres high, the remaining base of the Augusteum temple at the summit of the [[Samaria]] hilltop.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.excursiopedia.com/en/tours/23220 | title=Augusteum | website=Excursiopedia | accessdate=14 September 2015 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083930/https://www.excursiopedia.com/en/tours/23220 | url-status=dead }}</ref>]]
An '''Augusteum''' (plural ''Augustea'') was originally a site of [[imperial cult (ancient Rome)|imperial cult]] in [[ancient Roman religion]], named after the imperial title of [[Augustus (honorific)|Augustus]]. It was known as a '''Sebasteion''' in the [[Greek East]] of the [[Roman Empire]]. Examples have been excavated in [[Sebastia, Nablus|Sebaste]]/[[Samaria (ancient city)|Samaria]], [[Constantinople]], [[Aphrodisias]], [[Antioch, Pisidia|Antioch]], [[Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena]] and (most famously) [[Ankara]] ([[Temple of Augustus and Rome]]).

==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.<ref name="madainaugusteum">{{cite web |title=Augusteum |url=https://madainproject.com/augusteum |website=Madain Project |access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref>
* '''Pisidian Antioch:''' the temple of Augustus or the sanctuary of the imperial cult.<ref name="madainaugusteum"></ref>
* '''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.<ref name="madainaugusteum"></ref>
* '''Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ankara:''' <ref name="madainaugusteum"></ref>
* '''Sebastia Augusteum:'''<ref name="madainaugusteum"></ref>
* '''Augusteum of Constantinople'''<ref name="madainaugusteum"></ref>
* '''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.<ref name="madainsebasteion">{{cite web |title=Sebasteion |url=https://madainproject.com/sebasteion |website=Madain Project |access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref>
* '''Messene Sebasteion'''<ref name="madainsebasteion"></ref>
* '''Temple of Augustus and Rome, Athens Acropolis'''<ref name="madainsebasteion"></ref>

==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 in [[Augusteum (Leipzig)|Leipzig]], [[Augusteum, Oldenburg|Oldenburg]] and [[Lutherhaus|Wittenberg]].

==See also==
* [[Mausoleum of Augustus]], Rome

==External Resources==
* [https://madainproject.com/sebasteion Photos of notable sebasteia with brief descriptions]
* [https://madainproject.com/augusteum Photos of notable augustea with brief descriptions]

==References==
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Since the 18th century the term has also been used for certain academic buildings, such as the Augustea in [[Augusteum (Leipzig)|Leipzig]] and [[Augusteum (Oldenburg)|Oldenburg]].


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Latest revision as of 17:17, 29 October 2024

Sebastia/Shomron/Samaria. Originally 25 metres high, the remaining base of the Augusteum temple at the summit of the Samaria hilltop.[1]

An Augusteum (plural Augustea) was originally a site of imperial cult in ancient Roman religion, named after the imperial title of Augustus. It was known as a Sebasteion in the Greek East of the Roman Empire. Examples have been excavated in Sebaste/Samaria, Constantinople, Aphrodisias, Antioch, Cartagena and (most famously) Ankara (Temple of Augustus and Rome).

List of Notable Augustea / Sebasteia

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  • Herculaneum Augusteum: it is situated in the unexcavated forum area in the north-western corner of the archaeological site of Herculaneum.[2]
  • Pisidian Antioch: the temple of Augustus or the sanctuary of the imperial cult.[2]
  • 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.[2]
  • Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ankara: [2]
  • Sebastia Augusteum:[2]
  • Augusteum of Constantinople[2]
  • 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.[3]
  • Messene Sebasteion[3]
  • Temple of Augustus and Rome, Athens Acropolis[3]

Modern Usage of the Term Augusteum

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Since the 18th century, the term has also been used for certain academic and cultural buildings, such as the Augustea in Leipzig, Oldenburg and Wittenberg.

See also

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External Resources

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References

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  1. ^ "Augusteum". Excursiopedia. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Augusteum". Madain Project. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Sebasteion". Madain Project. Retrieved 28 October 2024.