Vestal Virgins

The House of the Vestal Virgins in Ancient Rome was home to Rome's only female priests. The rather large complex contained a rectangular courtyard consisting of three ponds.

Six Vestal women were selected from Noble families at the age of 10 and were expected to serve as priests for 30 years.

House of the Vestal Virgins

The white statues that run along the courtyard are of the chief Vestals.