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The Temple of Saturn is a monument to the agricultural deity Saturn that stands at the western end of the Forum Romanum in Rome. It represents the oldest surviving structure in that area, having been established between 501 and 498 BC. Gradual collapse has left nothing but the remains of the front portico (is a leading entrance of a building) standing, but surviving columns and partially intact pediment, represents one of the ionic images do Rome’s ancient architectural heritage.

Dedicated in 498 BC, the Temple of Saturn is the oldest sacred place in Rome, after the Temples of Vesta and Jupiter. It was rebuilt in 42 BC and again in the fourth century AD by the senate and the people of Rome. The reconstruction of the temple was undertaken by Lucius Munatius Plancius, at the encouragement of Augustus.

Saturnalia was the most of the popular of all Romans festivals, thanks to its emphasis on amusement and freedom. This is the festival where slaves weren’t treated as slaves and were released for the day to enjoy the festival. Slaves celebrated a banquet: before, with or by the masters.