Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

Satricum was an ancient Latin town with a famous temple dedicated to Mater Matuta, a goddess associated with dawn and childbirth. The temple served as a significant religious site for early Romans and Latins alike, symbolizing how shared religious practices helped promote unity during the Samnite War and contributed to Rome's cultural influence over its Latin neighbors. Although it would be abandoned by the early 3rd century BCE, its legacy endured as a landmark in the sacred geography of Latium.

An expansive, weathered temple adorned with faded frescoes depicting scenes of dawn and childbirth, surrounded by lush, overgrown gardens and a clear blue sky above.