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IB071

Casa del Mitreo

Cult Space Type:
Shrine
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Building Name:
Casa del Mitreo
Site Name:
Augusta Emerita
Date:
1st c. A.D., 2nd c. A.D.
Country:
Spain
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Room Function:

IB070

Atrium
Features:
Unknown
Description:
Located in the southwest corner of the atrium was a small recess that is believed to have housed a cult space. The recess could be accessed via two granite steps, elevating it from the rest of the room. The walls of the space appear to have been coated in stucco and were originally painted.
References:

Martín Vime 2009, pp. 57-58.

Image Reference:

Martín Vime 2009 (rear view of cult space from adjacent room)

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