Aedes (Roman)

To the Romans an aedes was a building of religious significance, normally translated as temple or chapel. It generally differed from the more familiar term 'templum' in that an aedes was a distinct structure whilst a templum often referred to a religious complex. The two terms are however used interchangeably by some sources especially towards the end of the empire.

Large Roman forts would contain an aedes which contained the legion's colours and standard along with an image of the deified emperor. Built from stone it served as the military chapel for worship of the emperor and the legion itself.