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Altar of Saturn
Ara Saturni
Shelter covering the altar of Saturn
Length2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Width3.95 m (13.0 ft)
History
MaterialTuff
FoundedSixth century BCE
Site notes
ArchaeologistsRodolfo Lanciani

The altar of Saturn (Latin: Ara Saturni) is an archaic altar dedicated to the god Saturn. Constructed in the sixth century BCE, it continued to be used until the Roman Empire collapsed. It is located in front of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum and its remains were uncovered by Rodolfo Lanciani in 1902.

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