In the north west corner of the atrium was a square niche. The niche sat 1.75m above the floor, sittinng just above the hearth which was also located in the corner. The niche was set into a panel of white stucco, and was outlined in red. Below the base of the niche was a projecting cornice. The back wall of the niche was a reddish brown colour which had a white object on it which was unrecognisable at the time of excavation. Below the niche were painted garlands of red and green leaves, with an altar with pine cone offerings underneath. On either side of the altar were yellow serpents.