Volcanal

Volcanal; the altar was partly carved into the rock and partly built from blocks of tuff. The part visible today has the dimensions of about 3 × 4 m

The Volcanal , the altar of the fire and blacksmith god Vulcanus , is one of the oldest sanctuaries of the Roman Forum in Rome and lies behind the Umbilicus urbis . However, it is not certain whether it was also consecrated to the god Saturnus . The sanctuary is said to have been founded by the Sabine king Titus Tatius . It dates from the 6th or 7th century BC. Christ, but was later partially changed.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The Volcanal at Roma Antiqua - Rome on the Net

Web links

• engl. Page to the Volcanal
• Exact description of the volcanic and mythical function