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In the ancient religion of Roman paganism, practitioners often performed their worship at a temple. Sacrifices would take place at an altar outside the temple, as this meant any mess was easier to clean up, and the ceremony could be attended by many. Roman temples were not large and were basically houses for cult statues which were kept in the main room, called the cella. The cella may also have a small altar for burning incense. Behind the cella was a room or rooms used by the attendants for storage of equipment and offerings.
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