Temple to Portunus (Fortuna Virilis)

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