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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP215
V. iv. 4
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located on the north wall of a commercial space was a small vaulted niche. The niche sat 1.05m above the floor. While no decoration survives to indicate a cult function, excavators referred to the niche as belonging to the Penates. Based on photographs, the interior of the niche was plastered.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 40 (#120)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2009
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