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Aedes

Scope note

Use only in ancient Roman contexts when distinguishing a sacred precinct (called a temple) from the building within the precinct housing a cult image or the treasure of a deity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007560

Broader Terms used

<temples by function>

Term used for

aedes sacrae
aedis

Created

12yrs ago

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