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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP511
IX. v. 6/17
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Altar, Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
In the centre of the east wall of the garden was an arched niche. The niche sat 0.75m above the floor. Before the niche sat a small masonry altar.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 85 (#422); Giacobello 2008, p. 258 (V80)
Image reference:
Durand 2020 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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