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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP061
I. x. 6
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Industrial and Other)
Description:
Located in the west wall of the second room was an arched niche, sitting 1.45m above ground. The interior of the niche was painted red, with a thick ledge of stucco used as the base, although it did not project out. The niche is only partially preserved today.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 29 (#55); Allison 2007, pp. 335-336.
Image reference:
Hielscher 2017 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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