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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP566
I. xvi. 6
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Aediucla, Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
On the north wall of the atrium was a shrine. It was comprised of a square niche that was once adorned with a triangular pediment, likely belonging to an aedicula façade. Only the shadow of the pediment is visible in the stucco above the niche today. The base of the niche was made of tile and would have originally projected out. The interior of the niche was coated in stucco, matching the walls around it.
References:
Photographs from Pompeii in Pictures, 2004-2005
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2004
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