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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
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PP542
IX. ix. 4
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
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Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Altar, Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP543
Room function:
Peristyle/Portico
Description:
In the north wall of the portico was a vaulted niche. The niche sat 1.60m above the floor. On the ground, before it stood a cube of travertine which was likely used as an altar. The state of the cult space today is uncertain.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 91 (#455)
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