The Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste) near Rome

The Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at PalestrinaBuilt in the 2nd century BCE, the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia atPalestrina is dedicated to two prominent goddesses of the era, theEgyptian Isis and Fortuna. The Sanctuary is claimed to have been oneof the largest, if not the largest, temples in ancient Italy. The aim ofthis booklet is to contribute to a deeper understanding of its complexhistory.