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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP177
V. i. 30
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located on the north wall of the main commercial room was a rectangular niche, which sat 2.10m above the floor. The rear wall of the niche was painted a solid red with a blue border. Under this layer, there was evidence of previous layers of plaster. The niche originally had a projecting tile base.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 33 (#82)
Image reference:
Monteix 2003 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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