page_title: Porolissum
section_title: Temple of Nemesis
hierarchical_section_title: Porolissum / Temple of Nemesis
caption_attribution_description: English: Nemesis' Temple of Porolissum This is a photo of a historic monument in județul Sălaj, classified with number SJ-I-m-A-04909.01
context_page_description: Porolissum was an ancient Roman city in Dacia. Established as a military camp in 106 during Trajan's Dacian Wars, the city quickly grew through trade with the native Dacians and became the capital of the province Dacia Porolissensis in 124. The site is one of the largest and best-preserved archaeological sites in modern-day Romania. It is 8 km away from the modern city of Zalău, in Moigrad-Porolissum village, Mirsid Commune, Sălaj County.
context_section_description: Nemesis is the goddess of justice, fortune and destiny. She may influence the fate of those who were frequently faced to death and danger, she was especially worshiped by soldiers and gladiators. Thus, the goddess is closely linked to world of amphitheaters. Places of worship dedicated to her are near the amphitheaters or even embedded in the building. The sanctuary of Porolissum was built in late 2nd century or in the beginning of 2nd century AD. Probably it was a place of worship of other deities, linked in one way or another to amphitheatral activities, especially the animal fighting (venatio), such as Liber Pater, god of vegetation and vines, or Silvanus, protector god of forests, pastures and wild animals.
caption: The temple of Nemesis
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