Ongoing excavations in Belgrade, the site of the ancient Roman city Singidunum, have revealed the substantial foundations of a 3rd-century temple dedicated to Vulcan, the god of fire and smithing. This is the first significant temple of its kind found in the region, featuring a central hearth area that shows evidence of continuous ritual fires spanning over a century.
Archaeologists discovered several miniature bronze anvils and scorched iron implements within the sacred precinct, confirming the deity's identity. The temple's location near the legionary fortress suggests that Vulcan was a primary deity for the soldiers stationed there, particularly those involved in weapon maintenance and metalwork for the Roman army.