The building, built after the earthquake of 62 A.D. was
intended for the practice of the imperial cult.
In the back cell, placed on a high podium, was the
statue of the emperor. In the
arcaded square the crowds assembled. At the center is a marble altar
used for sacrifices with a representation of a priest that is preparing
to sacrifice a bull during the
inauguration of the building. On the otherfaçades there are sculpted reliefs of the civic crown and liturgical
instruments.