The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn. The word Capitolium first referred to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus which was located on the hill, however the meaning evolved to refer the whole hill and eve…
The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn. The word Capitolium first referred to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus which was located on the hill, however the meaning evolved to refer the whole hill and even other temples of Jupiter on other hills. In an etymological myth, ancient sources connect the name to caput because of a tale that stated that when laying the foundations for the temple, a man's head was found. The Capitolium was regarded by the Romans as indestructible, and was adopted as a symbol of eternity.
Latin name: Collis Capitolinus
Italian name: Campidoglio
Rione: Campitelli
Churches: Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Ancient Roman religion: Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Veiovis, Ludi Capitolini, Aedes Tensarum
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