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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
IB090
Rua do Ouro n.os 133-145
Cult Space Type:
Altar
Building Name:
Rua do Ouro n.os 133-145
Site Name:
Olisipo
Date:
2nd c. A.D., 4th c. A.D.
Country:
Portugal
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Room Function:
-
Unknown
Features:
Altar
Description:
Against a wall stood an altar. The altar was constructed from masonry and was coated by a thin coat of plaster matching that of the wall it was attached to. The altar had a square form and was decorated with a moulded base and focus. Remnants of burning were found on top of the altar. No traces of painted decoration has survived. As excavation was carried out during emergency works, the wider context of the altar is uncertain.
References:
Silva and Valongo 2017, pp. 124-125.
Image Reference:
Silva and Valongo 2017
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