Temple of Jupiter, Split

The Temple of Jupiter is a temple in Split, Croatia dedicated to the Ancient Roman god Jupiter [1]. It is located in the western part of Diocletian's Palace near the Peristyle, the central square of the imperial complex [1]. Before the entrance to the Temple is one of the twelve sphinxes brought from Egypt by Emperor Diocletian [1]. The Temple of Jupiter was constructed between 295 and 305 as part of Diocletian's Palace [1]. Since the Emperor unexpectedly abdicated the throne in 305 and arrived at the palace from Nicomedia earlier, finishing work on the construction of the Palace was stopped so parts of the Temple remained unfinished [1]. Reliefs depicting gods and various heroes, such as Victoria, Triton, Helios, Hercules, Jupiter and Apollo, are placed in front of the Temple, above the entrance [1].