The Temple of Jupiter

The Temple of Jupiter is approximately 10 Roman feet high and 125 feet long.  Half of the structure’s length is cella.  The pediment consists of 6 Corinthian columns about 28 feet high.  According to “Pompeii: It’s Life and Art”, “The high podium also, with steps in front, is characteristics of Etruscan, or at least of early Italic religious architecture.  On the other hand, the architectural forms of the superstructure are Greek, and these in turn have had their influence upon the plan.”  A large head of Jupiter was found in the cella with a dedication to Jupiter Optimus Maximus the ruling master deity of Rome.