Temple of Juno Caelestis

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The Temple of Juno Caelestis is a prominent Roman sanctuary in the ancient city of Dougga in modern-day Tunisia, dedicated to the goddess Juno Caelestis and noted for its well-preserved classical architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman temple
sanctuary
ancientCity Thugga
architecturalStyle Roman architecture
classical architecture
associatedDeity Caelestis
Juno
belongsToTradition Roman imperial cult architecture
constructionPeriod 2nd century AD
country Tunisia
culture Roman
currentUse archaeological monument
dedicatedTo Juno Caelestis
floorPlanType sanctuary with surrounding portico
goddessType sky goddess
hasColonnade yes
hasCourtyard yes
hasFeature cellas
columns
entablature
frieze
inscriptions
large courtyard
monumental entrance
peripteral colonnade
podium
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site component
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Dougga / Thugga
inscriptionLanguage Latin
locatedIn Africa Proconsularis
Dougga
Tunisia
material stone
modernNameOfCity Dougga
nearbyStructure Capitol of Dougga
forum of Dougga
theatre of Dougga
notableFor example of Roman provincial temple architecture
monumental scale
state of preservation
partOf archaeological site of Dougga
provinceInRomanPeriod Africa Proconsularis
region North Africa
religion Roman religion
stateOfConservation well preserved
tourism popular tourist attraction
usedFor public cult of Juno Caelestis
religious ceremonies

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Dougga
Valley of the Temples ("Temple of Juno")
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