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Square Temple

The so-called Square temple is a small
structure situated on the Southern side
of the Avenue, on the crest of a rocky knoll
about 50 meters from the street and the
same distance west of the large temple.

Its plan and design are very simple ^ (1) ^, it
is really a perfect square with walls unbroken
except by a broad and lofty portal with
deep but simple ^ (2) ^ mouldings. The angles are
reinforced by pilasters of Ionic order which
carry a very simple ^ (3!!) ^ frieze. The interior forms
a perfect square, the rear wall being thicker
than the others to accommodate a stair case
within it. The side and rear walls are
symmetrical, each being provided with three
arched recesses, a broad arch between two narrow.
These were doubtless to receive statues. The
walls were revetted with marble and the
arched recesses were provided with heavy
triangular pediments in marble.

This structure was identified ^ by Marquis deVogüé ^ as a temple to
Julius Marinus - The deified father of Emperor Philip. This
identification was based upon inscr's on 2 brackets for statues
one on either side of the portal. Not sure however.