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PP346

VII. ii. 18

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Aediucla, Niche

Room function:

Peristyle/Portico

Description:

On the west wall of the peristyle was a rectangular niche. The niche sat 0.75m above the floor. On the wall around the niche was a brick pediment, originally coated in stucco. On the back wall was a painted depiction of a sword sheath. The cultic function of this niche is debated by scholars.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 62 (#252); Giacobello 2008, p. 279 (V62)

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2009

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