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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP288
VI. xiv. 16/17
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located in the main commercial space, on the west wall, was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.45m above the floor. Photographs of the niche indicate that it had a slight projecting base of tile, with the interior being coated in stucco.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 52 (#198)
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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