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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP072
I. xi. 3
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
Located in the south wall of the rear room was a small arched niche that sat 1.8m above the floor. The interior of the niche was plastered with stucco. The shrine is visible from the street, situated on the central axis of the property.
References:
Orr 1972, p. 153 (#6)
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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