Who did the lmperial cult worship?

The Imperial cult worshipped the Roman emperors and their families as divine figures. This practice developed in the Roman Empire, particularly after the deification of Julius Caesar and was formalized with the worship of emperors like Augustus and later rulers. The cult served to promote loyalty to the emperor and unify the diverse populations of the empire under a common religious and political framework. Temples and rituals were established to honor these figures, reinforcing their authority and divine status.