"At that time, the Roman Empire citizens in Italy received a special letter from Emperor Constantine granting them permission to celebrate religious holidays within the country, so they did not have to travel far to other regions. This important letter, discovered by experts in the 18th century, revealed Emperor Constantine's unique policy in facilitating religious practices for his people."

This cult involves the worship of the emperor and their family as gods, a practice that began after the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. According to experts, this reflects that the transition from paganism to Christianity did not happen quickly. "This temple shows the continuity between the classical pagan world and the early Roman Christian world, which is often blurred or erased from historical narratives," explains Boin.