Temple of Janus (Roman Forum)

Temple of Janus
	Temple of Janus on a coin from the reign of Nero (54–68 AD), with ornate roof decoration, a latticed window (left), and a garland hung across the closed double doors (right)
	Temple of Janus Shown in ancient Rome
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Coordinates	41°53′34.73″N 12°29′8.60″E / 41.8929806°N 12.4857222°E

The Temple of Janus stood in the Roman Forum near the Basilica Aemilia, along the Argiletum. It was a small temple with a statue of Janus, the two-faced god of boundaries and beginnings inside. Its doors were known as the "Gates of Janus", which were closed in times of peace and opened in times of war. There are many theories about its original purpose; some say that it was a bridge over the Velabrum, and some say it functioned as a gate to the Capitoline.

Temple of Janus on a coin from the reign of Nero (54–68 AD), with ornate roof decoration, a latticed window (left), and a garland hung across the closed double doors (right)
Temple of Janus Shown in ancient Rome
Click on the map for a fullscreen view
Coordinates	41°53′34.73″N 12°29′8.60″E / 41.8929806°N 12.4857222°E / 41.8929806; 12.4857222