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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP560
I. ix. 9/10
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
On the north wall of the rear garden was a small square niche. The bottom of the niche consisted of tile. An imprint in the wall above the niche indicated that the area was partially covered over by a sloping roof. The wall around the niche was coated in stucco, which likely extended into the niche. A terracotta arula with evidence of burning on its top was reportedly found in the vicinity but its location is not certain.
References:
Photographs from Pompeii in pictures, 2006.
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2006
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