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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP337
VII. i. 38/39
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP336
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
In the west wall of the room to the rear of the shop, above a masonry podium, were two arched niches. These sat 1.35m above the floor. The left niche was partially cut off by the south wall. The right niche had a projecting base.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 61 (#243)
Image reference:
Monteix 2003 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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