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What style did the temple use?
Greek and Doric influences
What did the Greek influence add?
Freestanding columns, pediments, marble stone and the ionic design of the columns and continuous frieze
What did the Doric influence add?
Podiums (with steps on one side to show a front), deep porch, attached columns, tufa and limestone used for the building materials
When was it built?
120-80BC
What was Portunus the god of?
Harbours and cattle
Why is the temple’s location relevant to Portunus’ position?
It is near a cattle market and a harbour
Where is the temple located?
The Forum Boarium (a cattle market)
Why is it also called Fortuna Virilis
It was mistakenly identified as being dedicated to Fortuna Virilis in earlier periods
What is it made of?
Locally sourced stone called tufa and limestone, but covered with plaster for the appearance of marble, which is more expensive
