Temple of Serapis (Ostia)
In the ancient city of Ostia there are the remains of a temple of Serapis (Serapeum) , a temple (III, XVII, 4) of the Egyptian god Serapis . The building was erected between 123 and 126 AD and is probably also mentioned in the Fasti Ostienses , the city's official calendar. Accordingly, the temple was dedicated on January 24, 127. January 24th is the birthday of Emperor Hadrian . The founder was a certain Caltilius P ... (rest of the name not preserved).
The facade of the temple was once decorated with an inscription on marble: Iovi Serapi (“[consecrated] to Jupiter Serapis”). The inscription was built into the floor. Behind the entrance there is a water basin on the right. A courtyard follows, which is laid out with a simple black and white mosaic. Here you can find scenes of Nile landscapes and an altar as well as various consecration stones with inscriptions. The actual temple stands on a podium and had two columns at the front.
The temple was originally connected to the two neighboring houses ( Caseggiato di Bacco e Arianna ) by passages .
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Coordinates: 41 ° 45 ′ 11.9 ″ N , 12 ° 17 ′ 1.7 ″ E