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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion

IB006
House 19
Cult Space Type:
Shrine




Building Name:
House 19
Site Name:
Empuries/Ampurius
Date:
1st c. A.D., 1st c. B.C.
Country:
Spain
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Room Function:
-
Atrium
Features:
Niche
Description:
Located in the north west corner of atrium was a rectangular niche. The niche is situated 0.33m above the current floor which is lower than the original, and so it likely initially sat at floor level. Its base and walls made from the same materials as the surrounding walls, being constructed of large irregular stones bound together with mortar and paved with gravel. No linings have been preserved.
References:
Mar and Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, pp. 387-389; Pérez Ruiz 2014, App. pp. 138-139
Image Reference:
Pérez Ruiz 2014
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