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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
IB035
Casa de la Fortuna (#1)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Building Name:
Casa de la Fortuna (#1)
Site Name:
Bílbilis
Date:
1st c. A.D., 2nd c. A.D.
Country:
Spain
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Room Function:
-
Corridor/Passage way
Structural
Type:
Altar, Bench, Shelf, Wall Painting
Description:
On the back wall of a corridor was a cult space. The painting was applied to white stucco. It depicted Fortuna framed by a white fillet and a red band. Fortuna was depicted carrying a cornucopia, a rudder, and resting on a globe. The painting was badly preserved. Below the painting was a shelf made from a rock projection. To the right of the shelf was a masonry altar. On the altar sat a small arula. Next to the altar was a bench, destroyed during excavation. As this was the only room in the property that was excavated, its wider context is uncertain.
References:
Pérez Ruiz 2014, app. pp. 330-332
Image Reference:
Yacimiento de Bíbilis
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