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PP077

Caupona and Domus of Euxinus (I. xi. 10/12)

Cult Space Type:

Altar

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Altar

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP074, PP075, PP076, PP078

Room function:

Viridarium/Garden

Description:

Located in the northwest corner of the garden was a small masonry altar. Upon this altar were preserved the ashes of the last offering made before Mt Vesuvius erupted. A shelf at the back of the altar held utensils used for sacrifice.

References:

Ruddell 1964, p. 79; Jashemski 1967; Orr 1972, p. 154 (#11); Jashemski 1979, pp. 120-121

Image reference:

Jashemski 1964 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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