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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP017
I. ii. 18/19
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP015, PP016, PP018
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located on the east wall of the front commercial room was a rectangular niche shrine, which sat 1.05 above ground. The interior was red matching the walls around it.
References:
Fiorelli 1875, p. 44; Viola 1879, p. 12-13; Boyce 1937, p. 22 (#11); Ruddell 1964, p. 71
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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