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PP152

II. viii. 2

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Niche, Altar

Room function:

Viridarium/Garden

Description:

Located on the north wall of the garden was an arched niche with a tufa altar in front. The niche sat 1.30m above the ground. Its interior was coated in stucco, with a stepped projecting shelf as its floor. There were traces of white paint on the interior. The tufa altar with the image of Hercules' club carved on its front face sat in front of the niche. The altar possessed pulvini and was not fixed to the ground.

References:

Orr 1972, p. 172 (#65); PPM Vol III 1991, pp. 316-320; Pompeii In Pictures 2018.

Image reference:

Pompeii Sites 1953

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