The ruins of the Temple of the Castors
[Image of Temple of the Castors]

Temple of the Castors, Roman Forum

The Temple of the Castors was dedicated by Postumius to the Dioscuri, demigods who, according to legend, appeared on the Roman Forum to announce the victory of the Romans over the Tarquins in 494 B.C. The temple was erected by Postumius' son on January 27, 484 B.C. The temple underwent many transformations throughout the centuries. At one point, Tiberius dedicated it with the names of him and his brother Druso. There is some dispute over the origins of the remains of the temple. Some think the three columns are from restorations by Trajan, while others hold that they are from restorations by Tiberius.