Sacellum of the Hall of the Augustals

Sacellum of the Hall of the Augustals
Nikon D50 - 18-55mm lens

The Augustals were persons devoted to the cult of Augustus. Religious rites were conducted in the sacellum. This fresco, on the right wall of the sacellum, alludes to the battle between Hercules and the Etruscan god Acheloo.


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