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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP354
VII. iii. 8
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP355
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
On the west wall of the main commercial space was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.50m above the floor. As seen in photographs, the niche had a projecting tile base and its interior was coated with stucco.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 63 (#260)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2007
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