Erased History: Temple of Serapis On The Quirinal Hill

Rising on the Quirinal Hill, the Temple of Serapis was one of ancient Rome’s largest, most stunning sanctuaries. Built in the second century AD, this colossal monument to Greco-Egyptian "Egyptomania" dominated the skyline, linking the high hill to the Campus Martius via a massive, cascading double-staircase.Though dismantled over time in the Christian era, its remnants hide in plain sight: Palazzo Colonna Gardens, home to massive surviving pediment fragments, as well as the Quirinal hill colossal Dioscuri statues, and more! 👉Click here now to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/arl-yt-subscribe If you are interested in visiting any sites in Rome and Pompeii, we suggest the following: Rome in a Day: https://fas.st/t/36fdZXJM Colosseum & Palatine: https://fas.st/t/5LWyQxfZ Vatican: https://fas.st/t/s6SHfZYh Pompeii: https://fas.st/t/zmrV7Aoj Amalfi & Pompeii Day Trip from Rome https://fas.st/t/C7CxncRt More Ancient Rome Live: Website - https://ancientromelive.org/ Travel Experiences - https://ancientromelive.org/courses Support Ancient Rome Live: Make a tax-free donation: https://tinyurl.com/AncientRomeLive Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/arl-subscribe Connect with us: Facebook -   / ancientromelive   Instagram -   / ancientromelive   Twitter -   / ancientromelive