To the south of the Forum and the Temple of Rome and Augustus are a nymphaeum and a large public latrine. The nymphaeum was built in the Trajanic period or somewhat later (opus latericium). It has been restored to about half the original height. It consists of a semicircular exedra with five niches for statues, with protruding sides. In the central, semicircular niche a cast of a naked Venus has been placed. It is flanked by brick half-columns. To the left and right are rectangular niches. The entire exedra was a basin, closed off at the north end by a low wall. In the last quarter of the fourth century the nymphaeum was restored (opus vittatum). The walls and floor were decorated with marble. |
Plan of the latrine and nymphaeum. After SO I. |