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PP538

IX. viii. b

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

On the south wall of the atrium was a large arched niche. The niche sat 1.90m above the floor. The walls of the niche were painted in imitation red marble blocks. The excavation report referred to the niche as being of the Penates.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 90 (#451)

Image reference:

Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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