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PP256

VI. vii. 20-22

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Aediucla, Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Peristyle/Portico

Description:

Against the west wall of the pseudo peristyle stood a cult space. This cult space took the form of a large aedicula on a rectangular masonry podium. The structure was flanked by two fluted half columns of stucco. Inside was a semi-circular niche in front of which stood a plinth likely for a statue.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 48 (#166); Giacobello 2008, p. 270

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2006

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