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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP077
Caupona and Domus of Euxinus (I. xi. 10/12)
Cult Space Type:
Altar
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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