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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
IB079
Villa Romana de Pisões
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Building Name:
Villa Romana de Pisões
Site Name:
Villa Romana de Pisões
Date:
1st c. A.D., 2nd c. A.D., 3rd c. A.D., 4th c. A.D., 5th c. A.D.
Country:
Portugal
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Room Function:
-
Fauces
Features:
Podium
Description:
Located on the northwest side of the main entrance was a podium that may have served as a potential cult space. The podium was freestanding and located at the end of the stairs that led down into the room. It had a square form and was constructed from masonry and coated in plaster. Based on photographs, the top of the podium was laid flat with tiles. While it is not clear if this podium is linked to cult practice, its appearance and location are reminiscent of other known domestic cult spaces such as aedicula shrines or altars.
References:
Caldeira et al. 2019, pp. 1-2
Image Reference:
Mendes 2022
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