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PP420

VII. xiv. 5

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP421

Structural type:

Aediucla

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

In the southwest corner of the atrium was an aedicula shrine. This sat on a solid masonry podium and consisted of one masonry column and two half columns, engaged against the south and west walls. These columns supported a square masonry roof forming a vaulted ceiling. The interior of the shrine was painted red matching that of the surrounding room. The vaulted ceiling was left white.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 71 (#326)

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2009

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