The Etruscan World (Routledge Worlds)

chapter 30 : The sanctuary of Pyrgi

Figure 30.4 Monumental sanctuary: phase-plans of Temple B and Temple A

(Prepared by B. Belelli Marchesini).

Figure 30.5 Reconstruction model of Temple B and of Sacred Area C (to left); Rome, Museo delle

Antichita Etrusche e Italiche, Universita La Sapienza.

maenad, a silen or a negro inserted within a perforated nimbus. The figured decoration
was concentrated in large high-relief plaques designed to cover the ends of the main roof
beams with episodes from the myth of Heracles; the prominent position on the gable
end of the roof was reserved for the pair of acroterial statues depicting the hero with the
titular goddess of the temple, Uni (Hera/Juno).

dis. s. barberiniG. Colonna 1984