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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP340
VII. ii. 12
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
On the west wall of the commercial space was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.30m above the floor. The interior was coated in white stucco and was decorated with broad red bands. Based on photographs, the niche had a heavy projecting stone base.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 61 (#248)
Image reference:
Durand 2020 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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