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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
HC043
Ins. Or. II., 10
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Structural Type:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room Function:
Kitchen
Description:
Located on the east wall of the kitchen was an arched niche. The interior was coated with stucco. The niche was situated close to the floor, about 0.40m, with a small rectangular niche cut into the wall beside it, perhaps for a lamp. A limestone arula was found nearby which had traces of burning, and decoration on three sides showing a temple structure, a shield and spear, and a vase.
References:
Marchetti 2009, pp. 54-56.
Image reference:
Herculaneum in Pictures 2015
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