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The ancient Temple of Vesta in Italy, also known as the aedes, is located in Rome. It is situated next to the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins in the Roman Forum. The sacred fire of Vesta, a representation of security and wealth of Rome, was kept at the Temple of Vesta. The temple is a tholos because of its circular footprint. The building appears to pay respect to the layout of early Roman residences, which is fitting given that Vesta worship started in private households. Greek architecture is used in the current, dilapidated form of the temple, which features marble and Corinthian columns. There was a central cella that contained the sacred hearth. Twenty Corinthian columns were erected on a podium measuring fifteen meters in diameter, according to the remaining structure. The second Roman king, Numa Pompilius, constructed the original Temple of Vesta. Along with founding the priestly order of Vestal Virgins, he also constructed the original Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. There were six Vestals by the end of the Republic, compared to just two at first. The hearth goddess of Rome was called Vesta. The Romans thought that the fortunes of the city were intimately linked to her sacred fire, and that its extinguishment portended impending catastrophe for Rome. Even though it is commonly referred to as a temple, the location, orientation, and layout were not chosen by augury. As a result, it was referred to as a shrine—aedes in Latin. Temple of Vesta was unlike many others in that it had a rounded shape rather than a rectangular one. The ancient round house served as the model for the circular design of Vesta temples. According to some scholars, the domed roof of the Temple of Vesta represented the heavens, and the round footprint of the temple represented the earth. In order to strengthen the bond between fire of Vesta and the sun as sources of life, all temples dedicated to Vesta were round and had entrances facing east. As early as the seventh century BCE, religious activities were conducted at the Temple of Vesta. #History #Architecture

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